Isaac Newton: Inventor, Scientist, and Teacher (Sower Series) (Paperback)

by John Hudson Tiner (Author), Robert Burkett (Editor), Jonathan & David Inc. (Illustrator)

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Product Description
A devout Christian and great mathematician, Newton is remembered as the discoverer of the law of gravity.

About the Author
John Hudson Tiner has been a science teacher, mathematician, and a cartographer (map maker). He is the author of more than 30 books. "I especially like to write biographies of famous people of the past," he says. "After I finish the research, a magic moment occurs when the story takes over. The characters come alive. No longer am I a writer. I become a time traveler who stands unseen in the shadows and reports the events as they take place." Mr. Tiner is well known for his popular books about science and religion. Other Sower Series books by Mr. Tiner include biographies of Johannes Kepler, Samuel F. B. Morse, Robert Boyle, and Louis Pasteur. He is also the author of several science textboooks. John Tiner and his wife, Jeanene, live in High Ridge, Missouri. The have two children, John Watson and Lambda, and two grandchildren, Adam and Sydney.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9-12
  
• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Mott Media (MI) (June 1, 1981)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0915134950
• ISBN-13: 978-0915134953
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.2 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #253,790 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A review from a kid in AZ, December 6, 2005

A Kid's Review

The title of the book is Isaac Newton. Isaac Newton was a boy born on Christmas. Isaac was interested in models at first, but his interests changed. Soon he became more intrigued in other things, and he started studying things like Science, Physics and, Math. Through his youth, Isaac transferred from many schools.In the future he wanted to start doing experiments of his own. This story takes place in many settings such as, his home, Trinity University, ext. The theme of the book is, go out and learn. I liked this book because it taught me many things, like where ring around the rosies came from.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Well written and enjoyable!, August 6, 2005

By	IndiansJN "JNV" (Floral City, FL USA) - See all my reviews

I love this book, and read it because my 9 year old son said he enjoyed it so much! Newton is an amazing man and is to be looked up to. His accomplishments are incredible, and include more than gravity! I'm interested in his theological writings and thoughts as I never knew he had any...all I managed to learn in school was that an apple fell on his head and this led to his discovering gravity. The things you miss in grade school! Newton is a fascinationg subject for people of all ages and this book is a great starting point for adults who missed much of what went on in class. For children it is a far more accurate and rounded teaching tool than I ever received for those who are interested in science and in character building.
Great to read aloud!

7 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Highly Recommended, October 9, 1999

By	David L Clounch ([e-mail]) (Minneapolis) - See all my reviews

This book should be placed in the adult section at church in addition to the children's section. These days new books are coming out claiming Newton to have been a deist and to have dabbled in alchemy, while his Christianity has been completely ignored. This book blows the covers off of those myths. Newton is shown to have been a dedicated Christian believer as well as a dedicated scientist. Many quotes from his one million word commentaries on the Bible are mentioned. His relationships with other important Christian scholars of the day are explored, and his true genius are revealed. The book will even bring a tear to your eye. Highly recommended.