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Isaac Newton

Name: Isaac Newton
ISBN: 9781526326577

By Anna Brown

How did a farmer’s son unlock the secrets of light, motion and gravity?

informative · accessible · inspiring · thought-provoking

Genres

Non-fiction Biography History

What is Isaac Newton about?

Discover the life of Isaac Newton, one of history’s most important scientists. From his childhood as a farmer’s son, Newton followed his curiosity into mathematics, mechanics and optics. His investigations into light and motion changed the way people understood the world, while his studies of gravity led to ideas that still shape science today. This accessible biography introduces young readers to Newton’s achievements, his determination and the lasting impact of his discoveries.

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Early Reader (5-8)

This edition

2025

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