Great Scientists: Isaac Newton

saac Newton tells the story of this key scientific figure – covering his origins as the son of a farmer through his work in mechanics, optics and mathematics, his famous gravitational studies, and his enduring legacy today. For children working through book bands, it is suitable for those reading at book band 13: grey. Great Scientists are first biographies introducing some of the world’s great scientists, simply retelling their lives and explaining why their work was important.