Describes the life and scientific contributions of the famed English mathematician who changed our perception of the universe. A visually appealing biography describing the life and scientific contributions of the great English mathematician who changed our perception of the universe and was the first scientist to be knighted. Newton developed his most famous theory of gravity as a result of an apple falling to the ground as he sat under the tree. He also discovered differential calculus, the nature of white light, his three laws of motion, and a revolutionary new telescope, Newton's work has become the foundation for modern science. His discoveries play a part in almost every modern construction, from televisions and lasers to racing cars, towering skyscrapers, revolutionary medical apparatus and simple toys.
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