The Story of Science, Book 2: Newton at the Center

In volume two, students will watch as Copernicus's systematic observations place the sun at the center of our universe—to the dismay of establishment thinkers. After students follow the achievements and frustrations of Galileo, Kepler, and Descartes, they will appreciate the amazing Isaac Newton, whose discoveries about gravity, motion, colors, calculus, and Earth's place in the universe set the stage for modern physics, astronomy, mathematics, and chemistry. In the three-book The Story of Science series, master storyteller Joy Hakim narrates the evolution of scientific thought from ancient times to the present. With lively, character-driven narrative, Hakim spotlights the achievements of some of the world's greatest scientists and encourages a similiar spirit of inquiry in readers. The books include hundreds of color photographs, charts, maps, and diagrams; informative sidebars; suggestions for further reading; and excerpts from the writings of great scientists.

a Journey Into The Wonders Of Science From Joy Hakim, The Best-selling Author Of a History Of Us.

the Story Of Science Continues With The Reclusive Copernicus And His Astounding Theory That The Sun Is At The Center Of The Universe, And Closes With The Basics Of Atomic Theory, Offering Intriguing Portraits Of The Scientists Who Built On Each Other's Theories In Their Tireless Pursuit Of Answers. 300 Color Photographs, Illustrations, And Maps.

• Individual Volumes In The Series Can Be Read As A Set Or Individually
• Each Book Packed With 256 Pages Of Thought-provoking Ideas, Math And Science Concepts, History And Literature
• Character- And Idea-driven Narratives That Read Like An Adventure Story
• 300 Illustrations In Each Book, Including Original Art And Contemporary Photographs
• Sidebars Highlight Fascinating Facts And Ideas Of Related Interest
• Call-outs Define Unfamiliar Words And Build Vocabulary
• Suggestions For Further Reading On Many Topics

school Library Journal

gr 7 Up-in This Second Book In The Series, Hakim Introduces Students To The Great Scientific Minds Of Copernicus, Galileo, Kepler, Newton, And Others. Teachers Will Find Anecdotal Information To Enliven Their Lessons; Browsers Will Be Fascinated By The Sidebars And Captioned Illustrations That Enhance The Text Or Show Related Information. The Detailed Index Makes Finding Specific Individuals, Theories, Or Inventions Easy. In An Easy, Conversational Style, The Author Speaks Directly To Readers, Opening With, Read This Book And You'll Know More Science Than Isaac Newton Did. Full-color Illustrations, Reproductions, Or Other Graphics Appear On Almost Every Page. A Tremendous Amount Of Research Went Into This Volume And Reading It Will Greatly Increase Students' Understanding Of The History And Discovery Of Scientific Theory And Invention. Because Of Its Size And Weight, This Title Will Need To Be Booktalked. Put It Into The Hands Of Science Students Who Are Eager To Read Beyond The Brief Snippets Found In Less Comprehensive Books.-kathy Lehman, Thomas Dale High School Library, Chester, Va Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.

The Story of Science follows the human quest to learn, an approach to history intended to inspire and inform.. Will the 20th century be remembered for its succession of wars. or for relativity, quantum theory and technological marvels? What is quantum theory? What is relativity? How do we teach those big ideas? In this book, readers watch as Copernicus's systematic observations place the sun at the center of our universe-to the dismay of establishment thinkers. After readers follow the achievements and frustrations of Galileo, Kepler, and Descartes, they appreciate the amazing Isaac Newton, whose discoveries about gravity, motion, colors, calculus, and Earth's place in the universe set the stage for modern physics, astronomy, mathematics, chemistry and modern political theory. Yes, Thomas Jefferson and John Adams both read Newton's Principia. That amazing book makes it clear that the great world follows understandable rules. So why can't nations do the same thing? Traces the period between Copernicus's theory about the sun's location at the center of the universe through the early days of atomic theory, offering introductory portraits of such contributors as Giordano Bruno, Galileo, and Isaac Newton.