A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Sir Isaac Newton and other Physicists Reference Sources | Circulating Materials Electronic Databases | Web Sites Reference Sources The Biographical Dictionary of Scientists: Physicists Call number: REF 925/B614.8 Information about Isaac Newton can be found on page 119 of this dictionary. It provides a succinct overview of Newton's life and accomplishments as a physicist. Physics Matters! Call number: REF 530/Phy v. 2 or v.4 In volume two, information about Newton's Laws of Motion can be found on pages eighteen and nineteen. In volume four, information on Newton's Rings can be found on pages forty-three through forty-four. The Grolier Library of Science Biographies Call number: REF 925/Gro v.7 Information pertaining to Sir Isaac Newton can be found on pages 154-160. There is a short biographical section, as well as information on his research. International Women in Science: A biographical dictionary to 1950 Call number: REF925/Hai Santa Barbar, CA: ABC/CLIO, 2001. Start with the index on page xi ("Women by Profession") for Physics. The New Book of Popular Science (Vols. 2-3) Call number: REF 500/NEW v. 2 or v. 3 Volume two of this series provides information on Sir Isaac Newton's life, as well as his Theory of Gravitation. Volume three supplies information on Newton's ideas concerning gravitation and its effect on tides. Notable Scientists from 1900 to the Present. Call number: REF509.22/Not Five volumes organized alphabetically. - return to the top of page - Circulating Materials Newton's Gift: How Sir Isaac Newton unlocked the system of the world Call number: Bio/NEWT.is Men who made a new physics Call number: 530.092/Cli The Great Physicists from Galileo to Einstein Call number: 530.09 Isaac Newton Call number: Bio/NEWT.is The scientists : a history of science told through the lives of its greatest inventors Call number: 925/Gri The Great Scientists: the story of science told through the lives of twelve landmark figures Call number: 925/M482g Portrait of Isaac Newton Call number Bio/NEWT.is Newton: The Father of Modern Astronomy Call number Bio/NEWT.is - return to the top of page - Electronic Databases BIOGRAPHY REFERENCE BANK In the SEARCH box, type Sir Isaac Newton, then click START. The database will then supply links to biographical information, articles about Newton and his theories, and books by or about Newton. To select another physicist, scroll down the Advanced Search Page to the drop-down menu marked "Profession/Activity" and select "Physicists" and click START. THE NEW BOOK OF POPULAR SCIENCE ONLINE (Part of Grolier databases) Click on "Biographies." The next search screen will allow you to type in your scientist's name, and provides a drop-down menu to "Choose by Category" if you want to browse all the physicists. To access this database with a library card, click HERE. - return to the top of page - Selected Web Sites Famous Physicists and Astronomers This website offers information on numerous different physicists and astronomers. Click on the name of a physicist or astronomer, and the link will provide detailed information on that person's life. Sir Isaac Newton This website offers a comprehensive overview of Newton, as well as other physicists and astronomers. Librarian's Index to the Internet Type "Physicists" in the search box. You will bring up websites specifically chosen for you by real librarians! Selections include "Center for the History of Physics" and "The Hall of Science and Exploration." - return to the top of page -