A biography of the 16th-century mathematician, physicist, and astronomer who dared to question the scientific theories set up by Aristotle and the Church.
In the year 800, fifteen-year-old Alan travels from the Frankish kingdom to Baghdad and back again, seeking to escape the murderous intentions of his evil cousin and secure his birthright.
In 1264, Jean of Toulouse, a young French student and friar accused of heresy by the Inquisition, is sent to Oxford to spy on the scholarly monk, Roger Bacon, who is suspected of being a heretic for his advanced scientific ideas.
Answers a variety of questions about comets including what they are, where they come from, and where they go using cartoons and photographs to illustrate ideas.
Cartoon characters show how people in the past used constellations to tell time and direction, as well as giving tips on how to use star groups today to keep from getting lost on Earth or on a journey through the stars.
