Isaac Newton tells the life story of this key scientific figure - covering his origins as the son of a farmer through to his work in mechanics, optics and mathematics, his famous gravitational studies, and his enduring legacy today.

Super Scientists is a series of first biographies introducing some of the world's great scientists, retelling their life story and explaining why their work was important. Illustrated with archive images and photographs, the chronology of each lifetime is emphasised by a timeline that runs through the book. Breakthrough panels highlight key discoveries or invite children to try out simple related experiments. Perfect for readers aged 5 and up.

This book is part of a book series called Super Scientists .

There are 24 pages in this book. This book was published 2017 by Hachette Children's Group .

Born in Suffolk, Sarah Ridley lives on the Suffolk/Essex border and is a writer and editor of educational books for children and young people. Recently, a life-long interest in history has led her to write books about the First World War, inspired by reading letters written by soldiers who served in the conflict. Brothers at War tells the story of uncovering the material held in her own family's archives. Dear Jelly sets letters written by soldier brothers to their younger sisters at its core. Teenage children keep Sarah busy when she isn't tied to her computer, and she relaxes by walking along river estuaries close to her home.

This book has the following chapters:

• Section 1: A country childhood
• Section 1: From school to university
• Section 1: The falling apple
• Section 1: Light and sight
• Section 1: The pocket telescope
• Section 1: Meddling with magic
• Section 1: His great idea
• Section 1: Fame
• Section 1: Arise, Sir Isaac
• Section 1: Sir Isaac's ideas live on
• Section 1: Glossary
• Section 1: Index