Newton's Rainbow: The Revolutionary Discoveries of a Young Scientist - Hardcover

Lasky, Kathryn

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0374355134 ISBN 13: 9780374355135

Publisher: Farrar Straus & Giroux, 2017

Synopsis

Famed for his supposed encounter with a falling apple that inspired his theory of gravity, Isaac Newton (1642-1727) grew from a quiet and curious boy into one of the most influential scientists of all time. Newton's Rainbow tells the story of young Isaac--always reading, questioning, observing, and inventing--and how he eventually made his way to Cambridge University, where he studied the work of earlier scientists and began building on their accomplishments. This colorful picture book biography celebrates Newton's discoveries that illuminated the mysteries of gravity, motion, and even rainbows, discoveries that gave mankind a new understanding of the natural world, discoveries that changed science forever.

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Review

"Lasky's appealing narrative zeroes in on Newton's curiosity and hunger to learn about the world, characteristics likely to resonate with children today. Young readers will come away with plenty of facts about the scientist, but they also might chuckle at his antics and absentmindedness." --Booklist

"Lasky makes Newton accessible to contemporary readers . . . Budding scientists may gain some insight into this creator's life, and those needing to do a report will find some useful material." --School Library Journal

"Lasky places Newton's story in historical context, weaving in such events as the bubonic plague and Great Fire of 1666 . . . Hawkes's soft paintings tenderly capture Newton's discipline and the lifelong drive toward discovery." --Publishers Weekly

"A lively . . . volume that may inspire readers to share Newton's interest in the world around them." --Kirkus

About the Author

Kathryn Lasky grew up in the suburbs of Indianapolis, Indiana. She attended the University of Michigan, and, after graduating, began working as a writer for a fashion magazine before becoming a teacher. Lasky began writing children's books after returning from her second voyage across the Atlantic Ocean with her husband. She has since written many books for children, including fiction, nonfiction, and picture books, as well as several books for adults. Her books include Sugaring Time, The Night Journey, and the Guardians of Ga'Hoole series.

Kevin Hawkes is the acclaimed illustrator of books such as The Man Who Made Time Travel by Kathryn Lasky, an ALA Notable Book, and Weslandia by Paul Fleischman. He lives in Gorham, Maine.

About this edition

• Publisher: Farrar Straus & Giroux
• Publication date: 2017
• ISBN 10: 0374355134
• ISBN 13: 9780374355135
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 48
• Illustrator: Hawkes Kevin