How do we know that the Sun is at the centre of our solar system? This scientific theory is know as heliocentrism. This fascinating book looks at the historical controversies that surround the theory of heliocentrism and tells the stories of the scientists who worked on the theory. It also examines how the theory of heliocentrism was arrived at, how it was tested and what impact the theory has had on our understanding of science today.

 

This book is part of a book series called Raintree Perspectives-Great Scientific Theories .

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published 2018 by Capstone Global Library Ltd .

Jen Green is a widely published children's nonfiction writer, specializing in natural science topics.