When Isaac was three, his mother left him with his grandmother and married a man from a nearby village. This turbulent start scarred Newton for life. He felt rejected by his family. He hated his ...

Isaac Newton was one of the leading figures of the scientific revolution in the seventeenth century. Considered one of the greatest scientists who ever lived, Newton devoted his life to the study ...

This kit accompanies NOVA's program about Isaac Newton—his work and his life—which is scheduled to air November 15, 2005, at 8 pm. (Check local listings as dates and times may vary.) ...

Isaac Newton (1642-1727) is celebrated as one of ... Yet, beyond his renowned achievements, Newton's life was filled with fascinating and unexpected quirks. From his tumultuous childhood to ...

Isaac Newton was born at Woolsthorpe in the parish of Colsterworth, Lincolnshire on Christmas Day 1642, only son of Isaac, a farmer, and his wife Hannah (Ayscough). His father died before his birth ...