Isaac Newton Discovers Gravity cover

Isaac Newton Discovers Gravity

Author: Hustad, Douglas

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level 5.4
Points 1.0
Fiction/Nonfiction Nonfiction
Word Count 3989
Points per Word 0.000251
Page Count 48
Points per Page 0.020833

Description

The book tells the story of Isaac Newton, focusing on his discovery of gravity and his scientific achievements. It explores Newton's childhood, his education, and the development of his groundbreaking ideas about physics and motion. The book also explains the science behind his studies and shows how his work advanced the field of science and impacted the world.

Quick Summary

This book takes the legendary story of an apple falling on Isaac Newton's head and turns it into a fast-paced mini-adventure that shows how one curious mind changed science forever. Readers will enjoy following young Newton through his school days, his quirky experiments, and the moment everything clicked about why things fall down instead of up. If your kid loves the quick, fact-filled fun of the Magic Tree House series or enjoys learning about real history through funny illustrated books, they'll devour this pocket-sized biography. It is perfect for kids in grades 4-5 who want an easy read that makes them feel like science superstars.