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Newton and His Falling Apple

By Kjartan Poskitt

How did an unhappy schoolboy become a gravity-defying scientific giant after dangerous experiments and strange ideas?

humorous informative surprising lively

Genres

Biography History Humour

What is Newton and His Falling Apple about?

Meet Isaac Newton: brilliant thinker, accidental eye-poker and one of history’s most famous scientists. This lively biography looks beyond the legendary falling apple to reveal the curious boy and eccentric man behind the discovery of gravity. From his unhappy school days to dangerous experiments and extraordinary ideas about motion, light and the universe, Newton’s life is packed with surprising mishaps, clever inventions and close calls. Discover how an unlikely schoolboy became a scientific giant.

About the author

Kjartan Poskitt is a British author best known for his funny and clever books about maths, including the popular 'Murderous Maths' series. He loves making tricky topics exciting and easy to understand. Kjartan enjoys puzzles, jokes, and inspiring children to have fun with learning. Many children enjoy his entertaining style and creative ideas.

Pages

192 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

This edition

2011

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