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Losure, Mary

Isaac the Alchemist: Secrets of Isaac Newton, Reveal'd

164 pp. | Candlewick | February, 2017 | Trade ISBN 978-0-7636-7063-4 $19.99
(1) 4-6 Isaac Newton grew up in a world where alchemy and "chymistry" (as it was then spelled) seemed to be related disciplines. Losure faithfully hews to this worldview, communicating the sense of awe and wonder about the natural world that Newton must have felt. This immersive experience is enhanced by historical documents reproduced throughout the text, along with several appendices. Bib., ind.
Reviewer: Jonathan Hunt | Horn Book Magazine Issue: January, 2017

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