Great scientist Newton - a good role model for Chinese children

Author: Yang Yi
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Publish Date: 2006-12-01
Features: To step into American history, one must first step into the history of Washington. For Americans and people around the world, Washington is a figure of great legend. His profound wilderness aura has inspired countless individuals. With firm steps, he blazed countless new paths and wrote numerous . He was the first to pick up arms, igniting the of the American Revolutionary War; he was the first to be elected President of the United States; and he was also the first President to retreat to the wilderness. In this book, the life of Newton is written in a simple yet manner. But this story is not just about Newton alone. If you can learn about the state of human scientific development in the 17th century before reading this book, you will discover that the 17th century of Newton's life was a time when many scientists struggled to explore the thorny paths of philosophy and science. They persistently turned their pure gazes toward nature and the universe. Thus, the light of science refracted from the vast cosmos to every corner of humanity, and everything became illuminated.
Open this book, and you will see the boundless grasslands, winding rivers, and distant dark green forests of the British countryside. Then, following Newton's footsteps, you will also see the beautiful River Cam in Cambridge, the old library under the trees, and the entire university classroom. If you have a little imagination, you can try to imagine the place where Newton lived and the magical laboratory that seemed like a fantasy space. And when you close this book, try to gaze at the sky as Newton did and meditate. Perhaps you will suddenly feel as if you have just stepped into the presence of a scientist, beginning or already seeing his greatness and purity. Will you find enlightenment about ideals and the meaning of life?