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This bibliography contains resources about Newton; calculus,
physics, and astronomy; and the history of science and mathematics.
Newton's Life and Works
Books
In the Presence of the Creator: Isaac Newton and His Times
by Gale E. Christianson. Free Press, 1984.
Examines the scientist's reclusive personality, recreates the
turbulent intellectual atmosphere of seventeenth-century Europe, and
details Newton's discoveries in physics, optics, and astronomy. [A]
Isaac Newton
by James Gleick. Pantheon Books, 2003.
Looks at significant letters and unpublished notebooks of Newton to
illuminate the importance of his work in physics, optics, and
calculus. [A]
Isaac Newton
by Paul Mason. Raintree Steck-Vaughn, 2001.
Explains Newton's contributions to science and how the bubonic
plague and political and religious changes affected both Newton and
society. Illustrated with maps, diagrams, photographs, and
reproductions of paintings. Includes primary-source quotes. [C]
Isaac Newton and Gravity
by Steve Parker. Chelsea House, 1995.
Relates Newton's accomplishments as well as interesting vignettes of
his life. Includes illustrations of his experiments. [C]
Isaac Newton: Discovering Laws That Govern the Universe
by Michael White. Blackbirch Press, 1999.
Presents a biography of Newton with illustrations, boxed quotes, and
a time line of important events. [C, YA]
Isaac Newton: The Greatest Scientist of All Time
by Margaret J. Anderson. Enslow, 1996.
Provides a biography of Newton's life. [C]
Isaac Newton: Organizing the Universe
by William J. Boerst. Morgan Reynolds, 2004.
Describes Newton's life and explores his accomplishments in relation
to historical events within the scientific community. Includes
reproductions of period paintings, drawings, and documents. [C, YA]
Isaac Newton: Reluctant Genius
by D.C. Ipsen. Enslow, 1985.
Provides a look at Newton and some of his discoveries, including the
theory of gravity, the secrets of light and color, and the system of
calculus. [YA]
Isaac Newton and the Scientific Revolution
by Gale E. Christianson. Oxford University Press, 1996.
Relates a biography of Newton as both a great scientist and a man
with all-too-human faults. Explores his rivalries, working style,
and his interest in alchemy. [YA]
Let Newton Be!
by John Fauvel, ed. Oxford University Press, 1988.
Explores the diverse facets of Newton's life from mathematics to
theology, mechanics to music, and optics to alchemy. [A]
The Life of Isaac Newton
by Richard S. Westfall. Cambridge University Press, 1993.
Examines Newton's personal life and scientific career. [A]
Newton's Gift: How Sir Isaac Newton Unlocked the System of the
World
by David Berlinski. Free Press, 2000.
Follows Newton's life from childhood through adulthood, outlining
his many advances in scientific and mathematical thought. [YA, A]
On the Shoulders of Giants: The Great Works of Physics and
Astronomy
by Stephen W. Hawking, ed. Running Press, 2002.
Places selections from Newton's Principia in the context of
selected writings of Copernicus, Kepler, Galileo, and Einstein.
Includes biographies of each scientist. [A]
Opticks: Or, a Treatise of the Reflections, Refractions,
Inflections and Colours of Light
by Isaac Newton. Dover, 1952.
Describes Newton's own experiments with spectroscopy, color, lenses,
reflection, refraction, and more in easy-to-understand language.
Based on the Fourth Edition (London, 1730). Includes a foreword by
Albert Einstein. [A]
The Principia: Mathematical Principles of Natural Philosophy
by Isaac Newton. University of California Press, 1999.
Presents, in Newton's own mathematical terms, the principles of
time, force, and motion that have helped to guide the development of
modern physical science. Corrects errors and modernizes language of
earlier translations. [A]
Videos & DVDs
Biography: Sir Isaac Newton
A&E Home Video, 1998.
Profiles Newton as one of the greatest minds in history. [YA, A]
Newton's Dark Secrets
WGBH, 2005.
Examines Newton's life and work, and chronicles his interest in
alchemy and religion. [YA, A]
Web Sites
NOVA—Newton's Dark Secrets
www.pbs.org/nova/newton
Find articles, interviews, interactive activities, and resources in
this companion Web site to the program. [C, YA, A]
Footprints of the Lion
www.lib.cam.ac.uk/exhibitions/Footprints_of_the_Lion
Presents a broad view of Newton's life through a collection of
original documents held by the Cambridge University Library.
Examines the expanse of Newton's work and the extensive thought
behind it. [A]
The Newton Project
www.newtonproject.ic.ac.uk
Features a high-quality electronic facsimile of Newton's papers,
consisting of digital images alongside text-encoded transcriptions.
[YA, A]
Sir Isaac Newton
www-history.mcs.st-andrews.ac.uk/Mathematicians/Newton.html
Provides a comprehensive time line of Newton's life and
accomplishments. [A]
Calculus, Physics, and Astronomy
Books
Calculus for the Utterly Confused
by Robert Oman. McGraw-Hill, 1999.
Explains and applies calculus concepts to such fields as business,
medicine, physics, and health. [A]
The Handy Physics Answer Book
by P. Erik Gundersen. Visible Ink Press, 1999.
Contains more than 800 questions and answers on a number of topics.
[C, YA]
The Kingfisher Young People's Book of Space
by Martin Redfern. Kingfisher, 1998.
Introduces topics such as the Big Bang and life in the universe. [C]
Nightwatch: A Practical Guide to Viewing the Universe
by Terence Dickinson. Firefly Books, 1998.
Provides an introductory how-to for nighttime viewing. [YA, A]
The Rainbow Mystery
by Jennifer Dussling. Kane Press, 2002.
Presents a story that explains the colors of a rainbow. [C]
Six Easy Pieces: Essentials of Physics Explained by Its Most
Brilliant Teacher
by Richard P. Feynman. Addison-Wesley, 1995.
Discusses gravity in a simplified manner. [YA, A]
Waves: Principles of Light, Electricity, and Magnetism
by Paul Fleisher. Lerner Publications, 2002.
Offers an overview of light, electricity, and magnetism within a
historical context. [C, YA]
Videos & DVDs
Life by the Numbers
Monterey Video, 1998. Offers seven one-hour programs that explain
the role of mathematics in real life, such as in sports, technology,
and space exploration. [C, YA]
Roller Coaster
WGBH, 1993.
Explores the science of roller coasters. [C, YA, A]
Web Sites
Amusement Park Physics: Roller Coaster
www.learner.org/exhibits/parkphysics/coaster.html
Allows users to design and test-drive their own online roller
coasters. [YA, A]
Astronomy Picture of the Day
antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/astropix.html
Provides a daily image or photograph of the universe. [C, YA, A]
Fear of Physics
www.fearofphysics.com
Illustrates the laws of physics behind sports and everyday
activities. Includes homework help and a physics dictionary. [YA]
Visual Calculus
archives.math.utk.edu/visual.calculus
Features a collection of modules that can be used to study or teach
calculus. Various plug-ins are needed to view some of the pages.
[YA, A]
History of Science and Mathematics
Books
The Crest of the Peacock: The Non-European Roots of
Mathematics
by George Gheverghese Joseph. Princeton University Press, 2000.
Focuses on non-European mathematics—the influence of the
Egyptians and Babylonians on the Greeks; the major creative
contributions of the Arab people; and the mathematics of India and
China. [A]
Everything's Relative: And Other Fables from Science and
Technology
by Tony Rothman. Wiley, 2003.
Chronicles milestones in the history of science, emphasizing
omissions and inaccuracies in long-accepted accounts of invention
and discovery. [YA, A]
Eyes on the Universe
by George Reed. Marshall Cavendish, 2001.
Summarizes the history of astronomy. [C, YA]
Lost Discoveries: The Ancient Roots of Modern Science—From
the Babylonians to the Maya
by Dick Teresi. Simon and Schuster, 2002.
Examines scientific advances made by early non-Western societies and
looks at the impact of the advances on Western science. [YA, A]
Math and Mathematicians: The History of Math Discoveries Around
the World
by Leonard C. Bruno. UXL, 2003.
Compiles biographies of mathematicians throughout history and
provides articles describing math concepts and principles. [YA]
Science in Ancient Greece
by Kathlyn Gay. Franklin Watts, 1998.
Discusses theories and discoveries of ancient Greek philosophers and
scientists, and the impact of their discoveries on modern science.
Provides an experiment for readers to conduct at home. [C, YA]
Science in Early Islamic Culture
by George Beshore. Franklin Watts, 1998.
Outlines the scientific discoveries of the Islamic world after the
birth of Mohammed in A.D. 571, and discusses the impact of the
discoveries on Western civilization. [C, YA]
Videos & DVDs
Galileo's Battle for the Heavens
WGBH, 2002.
Examines Galileo's astronomical discoveries, shares his
correspondence with his daughter, and explores his clash with the
Catholic Church. [YA, A]
Infinite Secrets
WGBH, 2003.
Profiles Archimedes' life and work, and the science involved in the
restoration of the Palimpsest. [YA, A]
Web Sites
MacTutor History of Math Archive
www-history.mcs.st-and.ac.uk/history/index.html
Includes numerous biographies of notable mathematicians, searchable
by name, location, time, or subject. [YA, A]
Windows to the Universe: History and People
www.windows.ucar.edu/tour/link=/people/people.html
Provides information about ancient and modern philosophers,
astronomers, and scientists. [C, YA, A]
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