Whenever we throw a baseball, sail a boat, or guide a spacecraft through the atmosphere, we manipulate the principles of motion and gravity. But for centuries these fundamental laws of nature … Whenever we throw a baseball, sail a boat, or guide a spacecraft through the atmosphere, we manipulate the principles of motion and gravity. But for centuries these fundamental laws of nature mystified mankind. Author Glen Phelan guides young readers through the quest towards understanding the invisible forces at play on our planet. Ancient wisdom posited Earth as the center of the universe, but studies of the universe led Copernicus and Galileo to challenge that idea and radically alter perceptions of physics. Later, the English-man Isaac Newton made the big breakthrough by defining the meaning of gravity (with the aid of a famous falling apple).
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The experts at National Geographic invite inquiring young minds to follow historical "quests" towards some of the most important … The experts at National Geographic invite inquiring young minds to follow historical quests towards some of the most important scientific discoveries of our times. This inspirational series examines the history, defining research, and background of specific discoveries, and their repercussions through the ages. The achievements of individual scientists are highlighted, and personal histories are profiled. A useful timeline, informational sidebars, research tools, and tips and fact boxes ensure young readers actively learn about the history of science and are motivated to pursue scientific inquiry. Science learning has never been more inviting: follow the science quest—past, present, and future—with the experts at National Geographic.
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