Books in The Eureka Moment! series

Eureka! Through a first-person narrative, this biography tells the story of Isaac Newton and how he developed the theory of gravity. A tree, a falling apple, and a sharp mind that turned this everyday situation into an astonishing scientific discovery: Isaac Newton’s theory of gravity fundamentally altered the way that we think about the universe and how it works. In this engaging biography, kids can see how the eccentric scientist developed his innovative ideas through hard work, experimentation, and a brand-new mathematics that became known as calculus. Short comic strips dramatize important episodes in his life, while sidebars provide historical context and simple, clear explanations of the scientific concepts.

Eureka! Through a first-person narrative, this biography tells the story of Ada Lovelace, a nineteenth-century pioneer in the world of computer technology. What would it feel like to be right there when a scientist experiences her “eureka!” moment? Find out! Meet Ada Lovelace, daughter of world-renowned poet Lord Byron and his highly educated wife, Anne Milbanke, and a brilliant mathematician, writer, and hugely important figure in the rise of computer technology. Follow Ada as she overcomes challenges both personal and scientific, including her mother’s controlling behavior and the derision of male scientists. Short comic strips dramatize important episodes in her life, while sidebars provide historical context and simple, clear explanations of the scientific concepts.

Eureka! Through a first-person narrative, this biography tells the story of Charles Darwin and how he developed his theory of evolution. What would it feel like to be right there when a scientist experiences his “eureka!” moment? Find out! Come along with Charles Darwin as he sails to the Galapagos islands onboard the Beagle, develops his groundbreaking theory of evolution, and defends his ideas from the hostility of Victorian society. In addition to charting Darwin’s discoveries, this lively biography explores his childhood, his fascination with traveling, and his passion for nature and science. Short comic strips dramatize important episodes in his life, while sidebars provide historical context and simple, clear explanations of the scientific concepts.

Eureka! Through a first-person narrative, this biography tells the story of Marie Curie and how she discovered radioactivity. What would it feel like to be right there when a scientist experiences her “eureka!” moment? Find out! Marie Curie had to secretly educate herself in a time and place where women were forbidden to study. Yet she managed to become the first woman professor in France’s most famous university, the Sorbonne, and the head of research in the science department. This inspiring biography captures Curie’s amazing life: her discovery of how radioactivity worked, how she used its properties to learn about the natural world, and how she saved the lives of soldiers in the trenches during WWI. Short comic strips dramatize important episodes in her life, while sidebars provide historical context and simple, clear explanations of the scientific concepts.