galileo

"Details the life and achievements of Galileo Galilei, an artist and scientist who made significant contributions to so many fields of science that he is known as the 'father of modern science.' Galileo developed the process of investigation of the natural world, called the scientific method, that the world's scientists still follow today"--Provided by publisher.

Chronicles the life of Italian scientist, astronomer, and physicist Galileo, discussing the development and influence of his scientific work and discoveries.

Describes the life and theories of Galileo, relating how his discoveries conflicted with the accepted beliefs of his time.

Galileo, having observed a young boy dropping food from a bridge into his uncle's boat, conducts several experiments to study gravity.

Presents an animated story of Italian astronomer, Galileo.

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.

Offers a brief introduction to the life and work of Italian astronomer Galileo.

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.

Chronicles the life of Galileo Galilei, focusing on his relationship with his eldest child Virginia, and explaining how she helped influence her father's work.

Chronicles Galileo's six trips to Rome, from his first at age twenty-three to his final journey to face the Inquisition, discussing how his scientific theories affected his acceptance in both society and the Church.