This volume is part of a biography series exploring the lives and achievements of important inventors and pioneers of science. As well as providing the life story of Galileo and an analysis of his work, this book places his achievements in context by looking at the technological and historical context of the time. The book includes: a look at the ongoing impact of Galileo's work; quotes and writings from the newspapers and journals of the time; and information about the men and women who affected his life and work.

 

This book is part of a book series called Groundbreakers .

This book is aimed at the following children: primary school, secondary school .

There are 48 pages in this book. This book was published 2002 by Capstone Global Library Ltd .

Paul Mason is an experienced freelance writer and editor of a variety of children's information books.