Chronicles the life of sixteenth-century Italian astronomer and physicist Galileo Galilei, who changed the world with his discovery that Earth is not the center of the universe but, rather, revolves around the sun.
Illustrations and easy-to-follow text introduce children to the life and work of Galileo, describing his controversial ideas and discoveries and the impact they have had on the modern world.
Discusses the early childhood, education, interests, and inventions of Galileo, as well as how his studies led to conflict with the Church and tradition.
A biography of astronomer Galileo Galilei, who invented the first telescopes and clocks with pendulums, among many other devices still used in modern astronomy; and who came to the attention of the Inquisition for arguing that the Earth was not the center of the universe.
A pop-up book that chronicles, in a narrative poem, the life and achievements of the renowned Italian astronomer whose work changed the course of science.
