The Story of Science (Vol II): Newton at the Center
- Recommended for 12 years or older
- Printed in China
by Joy Hakim
Volume Two covers astronomy, physics, and chemistry from Copernicus to the Curies, from the fifteenth to the twentieth centuries.
This curriculum is ideal for traditional physical science classes, enrichment programs, and home-school settings.
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 similar 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.
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.
Please note: Student's Quest Guide and Teacher's Manual sold separately.
Recommended for ages 12 and up (beginning in Grade 7 or 8).
Hardcover, 480 pages.
Published by Smithsonian.
Printed in China.