Isaac Newton, Kathleen Krull
Isaac Newton, Kathleen Krull
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Isaac Newton

Author: Kathleen Krull

Narrator: Tavia Gilbert

Unabridged: 1 hr 57 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 12/17/2019


Synopsis

Kathleen Krull’s biographies for young readers have received accolades from publications such as Publishers Weekly and School Library Journal, and here she profiles Sir Isaac Newton—the father of calculus and the man who pioneered studies of gravityWhat was Isaac Newton like? Secretive, vindictive, withdrawn, obsessive, and, oh, yes, brilliant. His imagination was so large that, just “by thinking on it,” he invented calculus and figured out the scientific explanation of gravity. Yet Newton was so small-minded that he set out to destroy other scientists who dared question his findings. This compelling portrait of Newton, contradictions and all, places him against the backdrop of 17th-century England, a time of plague, the Great Fire of London, and two revolutions. Krull details Newton’s lonely childhood, his education, and his sometimes tumultuous relationship with contemporaries in this captivating and concise look at one of history’s greatest geniuses.

About Kathleen Krull

Kathleen Krull garnered starred reviews and awards for her many books. The Children's Book Guild of Washington, DC, honored her with its Nonfiction Award for her body of work that "has contributed significantly to the quality of nonfiction for children." She lived in San Diego, California. Learn more about her online at www.kathleenkrull.com.

About Tavia Gilbert

Tavia Gilbert is a producer, narrator, writer, and stage and film actor. A six-time Audie nominee and multiple Earphones and Parents' Choice Award winner, she has narrated more than 350 multi-cast and single-voice audiobooks.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Annette on June 05, 2023

This biography for middle-grade, part of Giants of Science series, brings a fascinating figure of a man who during his childhood doesn’t form any deep bonds. It has a reflection later in his life as one of the leading scientist of his time instead of collaborating with other scientist to further the......more

Goodreads review by Shaeley on September 27, 2014

A complete account of Newton's life and his importance to science. In addition to his contributions to physics, Newton also conducted many experiments with light and was an alchemist. He also was a biblical scholar (who could have been excommunicated for his views at the time). It was during a year......more

Goodreads review by Jenn on January 14, 2010

Although this had a strong basis in the facts of Newton's life--as well as decent explanations of his scientific work and discoveries--I was turned off by the author's relentless disparaging of Newton's character. Not that I want whitewashing, but this book left a bad taste of fault-finding and sens......more

Goodreads review by Beth on August 01, 2022

CYBILS finalist from the past. I liked the balance between personality details and professional accomplishments, and how the author comments on the more unpleasant bits of personality but doesn't exactly wallow in them. It's a good way to hook kids -- see what a jerk this guy was? Can you believe it?......more

Goodreads review by Allison on March 08, 2022

Better than a standard history book, but kind of a dry read nonetheless. I typically look for historical biographies that are more of a story with a plot that keeps the children's attention while helping them get to know the life of the person. This one did an okay job with this, but was not my favo......more


Quotes

“The second title in Krull’s Giants of Science series meets, and perhaps even exceeds, expectations set by the debut, Leonardo da Vinci. Krull and Newton are a match made in heaven.” Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books (starred review)