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Hunt with Newton

What are the Secrets of the Universe?

Andrew Briggs author Roger Wagner author Julia Golding author Brett Hudson illustrator

Format:Paperback

Publisher:SPCK Publishing

Published:23rd Nov '18

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This engaging narrative explores the dawn of modern science through the adventures of Harriet, Darwin's tortoise, and Milton, Schrodinger's cat, as they navigate the relationship between science and faith.

Hunt with Newton takes readers on an engaging journey through the dawn of the modern scientific age, blending the realms of science and faith in a unique narrative. The story follows Harriet, a tortoise owned by Charles Darwin, and Milton, Schrodinger's famously uncertain cat, as they embark on a time-traveling adventure. Their mission is to explore significant scientific milestones and the philosophical questions that accompany them, such as the origins of the universe and the existence of God.

Throughout their journey, Harriet and Milton experiment with renowned scientists like Robert Boyle and Robert Hooke, delving into their groundbreaking work. They also encounter Isaac Newton, famously associated with the tale of the apple, which symbolizes the moment of inspiration that led to his discoveries. The book artfully illustrates how science and faith can coexist, challenging the notion that they are inherently opposed. As they navigate through history, the characters highlight the ways in which scientific inquiry and spiritual beliefs can enrich one another.

Written by Julia Golding, an acclaimed author recognized for her contributions to children's literature, Hunt with Newton invites readers to ponder profound questions while enjoying a whimsical adventure. The narrative encourages curiosity and critical thinking, making it an ideal read for young explorers eager to understand the interplay between scientific exploration and religious belief. With a combination of humor, historical insight, and imaginative storytelling, this book promises to inspire a new generation of thinkers.

A witty and accessible treasure trove of scientific discoveries that goes to the heart of our human quest to understand who we are. This book doesn't dumb down or gloss over imponderables but will leave you marvelling at the science and asking for more. -- Professor Rebecca Fitzgerald
The brilliant and entertaining illustrations in this series enliven a clear and enjoyable text that should stimulate serious thought about the world and our place in it. -- Lord Rees, Astronomer Royal, President of the Royal Society 2005-2010
Too often science and faith are pitted against each other. This book breaks down that split in a creative and engaging way. It shows the scope of science in our lives and how the study of science and the study of God feed and magnify each other. Human beings have always been hungry for understanding and meaning, and this book beautifully shows how this has worked out from the earliest time. It is a book that leaves me in awe at the art of science: for the way it unveils the magnificence of God our Creator, who stretches out the canvas. -- Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury
Here is a wonderful and wittily written introduction to science as the art of asking open questions and not jumping to conclusions. It's also an amusing excursion through evolution and anthropology which packs in a lot of learning with the lightest of touches. A much-needed antidote to the bludgeoning crudity of so much writing in both science and religion. -- Rev Dr Malcolm Guite, poet, singer-songwriter, priest and academic.

ISBN: 9780745977539

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112 pages

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