In "Galileo's Secrets," Catherine Brighton weaves a captivating tale set in the tumultuous time of the Renaissance. The story follows a young aspiring scientist who becomes entangled in the groundbreaking discoveries of the renowned astronomer, Galileo Galilei. As she uncovers hidden truths about the cosmos and vies for recognition in a male-dominated field, she must navigate the challenges posed by the Church and society's expectations. The narrative is rich with historical detail and explores themes of ambition, curiosity, and the struggle for knowledge against the backdrop of a world on the brink of scientific revolution. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

There are 24 pages in this book.

This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).

This book was published in 2010 by National Association for the Teaching of English .

Catherine Brighton trained at St Martin's College of Art and the Royal College of Art. She has held exhibitions of her work in the Barbican, London, at the Bath Festival, and at a Southern Arts travelling exhibition. She is now a successful full-time author/illustrator of children's books. She lives in London.