1564-1642

Presents a short biography of Galileo Galilei written in both English and Spanish, and chronicles his life and his work which included his discovery of the pendulum and development of the telescope.

A biography of Galileo, the Italian scientist and astronomer who invented the telescope and supported the Copernican theory that the sun is in the center of the solar system.

Describes the life and work of Galileo who changed the way people saw the galaxy, by offering objective evidence that the earth was not the fixed center of the universe.

Examines the life and discoveries of the noted mathematician, physicist, and astronomer, whose work changed the course of science.

Describes the life and work of the scientist who was persecuted by the Inquisition for his views of the universe.

Examines key issues in the trial of seventeenth-century astronomer Galileo, accused of heresy by the Inquisition for advocating the Copernican, or sun-centered, view of the universe, and looks at the reasons why the trial remains memorable.

Examines the life and achievements of Renaissance scientist and astronomer Galileo, discussing his youth, family, and education, his innovation in testing his ideas with experiments, his teaching career, and his controversial claim that Earth was not the center of the solar system which brought him into conflict with the Catholic Church.

Examines the personality, thought processes, scientific discoveries, and life of an important figure who helped to shape our understanding of the natural world.

An introduction to the life of Galileo, who is famous for his scientific inventions and discoveries in the field of astronomy.