Galileo: Genius Astronomer

By Paul W. Hightower

Book Overview

This book is the perfect introduction to the life and work of the amazing scientist, Galileo. Many historians credit Galileo as the founder of modern experimental science. His life was not easy. His outspoken beliefs and discoveries earned him many enemies. The Roman Catholic Church disagreed with Galileo regarding Earth's position in the universe. The Church punished him and he spent the rest of his life under house arrest.

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 076606560X
• ISBN13: 9780766065604
• Release Date: December 2014
• Publisher: Enslow Publishing
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.1" x 9.1"
• Age Range: 10 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 12