Newton

Overview

Newton: The Power of Gravity This is the story of the man who tried to understand the universe, who sought to find truth in the same way a child looks for a pebble on the beach. Isaac Newton was the man who deciphered the laws of Nature, who finally understood something as fundamental as the forces of gravity, and in doing so changed our lives forever. Both the register of the narrative and the style of the images are appropriate for schoolchildren between 8 and 11 years old. The text and the images make sure to deal with pedagogical threads that traverse the characters' scope of activity, both for family readings at home and at school, supporting the educational program. Additionally, throughout the narrative the reader will find all the information necessary to appropriately situate the figure in a socio-historical context.

Author Biography

Mónica Rodríguez holds a degree in physical sciences, with a master's degree in nuclear energy. For fifteen years she worked at a research center, the Ciemat, in training in Radiological Protection and Nuclear Energy. In 2003 she published his first children's book and in 2009 she decided to devote herself entirely to children's and youth literature. She has published nearly forty books and has received numerous awards and recognitions for her work. Albert Arrayás studied fine arts at the University of Barcelona. He works mainly with illustrated albums and murals, as well as for magazines. His work has been exhibited in many places throughout the world.