Among the many scientific advances that have shaped our world, few have been as important as Isaac Newton's law of gravity which, along with his laws of motion, are used to this day to calculate the orbits of planes and send spacecraft to Mars. This beautifully illustrated book brings to life the story of Newton and his famous law for a new generation of inquisitive readers. Bright young minds will quickly grasp the fundamentals of the scientist's complex ideas, thanks to the way they are unpacked and explained in clear, easy-to-follow language. - Explore Newton's life story, his years spent pondering scientific puzzles, and the famous flash of inspiration beneath the apple tree that led to his revolutionary new theory. - Take a tour through the other important ideas and theories of this great scientist, his experiments with light, his invention of the reflecting telescope, and his development of a new form of mathematics. - Uncover the world in which Newton lived, find out how his notions were received, and how they influenced both contemporary and later thinkers. Readers aged 8+ will be drawn in by the lavish illustrations of Paula Zamudio, featured throughout. ABOUT THE SERIES The Arcturus Genius Ideas series introduces children to ground-breaking scientific theories from some of history's greatest minds, brought to life by delightful, full-color illustrations.