Galileo
Scientists and Their Discoveries
No. of pages 96
Published: 2018
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"Galileo" by Mary Steffanelli explores the life and challenges of the legendary astronomer Galileo Galilei, who defied the scientific norms of his time. Set in 17th-century Italy, the narrative delves into Galileo's groundbreaking discoveries, including the moons of Jupiter and the principles of heliocentrism, which positioned the sun at the center of the universe. As he confronts the rigid doctrines of the Catholic Church and societal resistance, the story captures his relentless pursuit of truth and knowledge. Through rich characterization and historical detail, the book highlights the tumultuous intersection of science, faith, and human curiosity. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is part of a book series called Scientists And Their Discoveries .
This book has been graded for interest at 12-17 years.
There are 96 pages in this book.
It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.
This book was published in 2018 by Mason Crest Publishers .
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Galileo
Galileo was an Italian astronomer during the Renaissance period; his name synonymous with scientific achievement. Born in Pisa, Italy, in the sixteenth century, Galileo contributed to the era's great rebirth of knowledge. He invented a telescope with which he was able to observe the heavens. He turned long held notions about the universe topsy turvy with his support of the Heliocentric view of the heavens (that the earth goes round the sun). A brilliant man who lived in a time when speaking scientific truth to those in power was still a dangerous preposition.
