Isaac
Newton
One day Sir Isaac Newton was sitting under an apple tree, when an apple fell
onto his head. That apple sparked a journey into science and physics and became
a gateway for human wisdom. In this book, you can follow Newton on this path of
discovery and exploration throughout his life. Perhaps just like Newton, you
will stumble upon inspiration and open additional doors for science!
Galileo
Galileo always challenged authority, whether in his dull classrooms or around
the other monks. His resistance allowed him to develop wisdom and insight, and
he became known as one of the “rebels of the times.” His discoveries and
exploration had a major role in the scientific revolution during the 17th
Century.
Charles
Darwin
Charles Darwin always asked the hard questions about the origins of life. His
mother didn’t always have the answer for him and said, “When you grow up, you
will solve them one by one!” On his journey to discover the theory of
evolution, he sailed the sea for five years, collecting fossils and other
specimens. Learn about the mysteries of life and Darwin’s journey to success.
Nobel
After witnessing a quarry accident caused by gunpowder, Alfred Nobel was determined
to invent a safer alternative for gunpowder—eventually creating “Nobel’s Safety
Powder,” also known as Dynamite. However, Nobel questioned the morality of his
new invention as it also had potential to become a powerful weapon. Out to
right his regrets, Nobel donated to create the Nobel Prize for human progress
and peace.
Thomas
Edison
“I did not fail. I have just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.” These famous
words come from the inventor of the light bulb, Thomas Edison. After dropping
out of school, Edison created thousands of patents for numerous inventions—to become
the famous American inventor and businessman.
Stephen
Hawking
Hawking’s physical disabilities never stopped the
pace of his exploration and discoveries for science and theoretical physics.
Some say he’s the Albert Einstein of our time, and he’s truly an inspiration to
us all. Follow his journey to success and get a glimpse into the life of
Stephen Hawking.