copernicus, nicolaus

A nonfiction graphic novel which explores the lives of Nicolaus Copernicus, Giordano Bruno, and Galileo Galilei.

Provides an in-depth look at the development of Copernicuss theory, the effect it had on the lives of scientists willing to defend it at great personal cost, and heliocentrisms role in the latest astronomical research.

Nicolaus Copernicus theorized the sun, was the center of the universe and that all the planets revolved around the sun.

Draws on the words, proofs, and diagrams of sixteenth-century Polish astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus to examine the lasting impact his work had on intellectual history and his own beliefs about his theories and their importance.

Chronicles the life and works of sixteenth-century German mathematician Georg Joachim Rheticus, who studied with Copernicus in the last years of that great man's life and encouraged him to publish his findings on the sun as the center of the universe.

"Mechanics is the branch of physics that deals with forces and movement. Aligned to the science curriculum, this stimulating volume explores topics such as measurement, mass, acceleration, energy, levers, inclines, and pulleys and gears. Nine projects help readers grasp a key scientific principle, such as cheating the force of gravity, inertia, and centripetal force. The text includes a chapter on Nicolas Copernicus, who developed the heliocentric model of the universe. Colorful diagrams explain certain concepts and the workings of machines" -- Provided by publisher.

Discusses the life and astronomical observations of Nicolaus Copernicus.

Examines the ideological conflict between Galileo's scientic based worldview and the Church which considered such ideas to be heretical.

Nicolaus Copernicus' inquiring mind probes the secrets of the universe during a time when such behavior is considered heretical.

Presents a biography of Nicolaus Copernicus, the founder of modern astronomy, how he observed the movement of the stars and planets, and challenged the Roman Catholic Church and the notion that the Earth was the center of the Universe. Includes a time line, glossary, and index.