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Author:

Doak, Robin S. (Robin Santos), 1963-

Title:

Galileo : astronomer and physicist / by Robin S. Doak.

Publisher:

Compass Point Books,

Copyright Date:

c2005

Description:

112 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 24 cm.

Subject:

Galilei, Galileo,--1564-1642--Juvenile literature.
Astronomers--Italy--Juvenile literature.--Juvenile literature.
Physicists--Italy--Juvenile literature.--Juvenile literature.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (p. 108) and index.

Contents:

The father of modern science -- Young Galileo -- A developing genius -- Life in Padua -- A Closer look at the universe -- Difference of opinion -- Galileo on trial -- Galileo's last years -- Galileo's legacy -- Life and times -- Life at a glance.

Summary:

Profiles the life of the sixteenth-century astronomer who revolutionized science with his theory the Earth revolves around the Sun.

Series:

Signature lives

ISBN:

0756510597 (pbk.)
9780756510596 (pbk.)
9780756508135
0756508134

OCLC:

(OCoLC)56214126

LCCN:

2004019031

Locations:

GFPE771 -- Altoona Public Library (Altoona)

SAPG074 -- Cedar Falls Public Library (Cedar Falls)

MWPB943 -- Dayton Public Library (Dayton)

S1PD771 -- Johnston Public Library (Johnston)

AQPC277 -- Lamoni Public Library (Lamoni)

RTPA135 -- J.J. Hands Library (Lohrville)

LAPH975 -- Sioux City Public Library (Sioux City)