Galileo : the genius who faced the inquisition / Philip Steele.

Author/creator Steele, Philip, 1948-
Format Book
Edition1st, Marshall ed.
Publication InfoWashington, D.C. : National Geographic, 2005.
Description64 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm.
Supplemental ContentTable of contents only
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SeriesNational Geographic world history biographies
National Geographic world history biographies. ^A654032
Contents Galileo's childhood -- A scientist is born -- Going to school -- Italy in Galileo's time -- Everyday life -- Student and teacher -- The student -- The teacher -- New ideas -- An eye on the heavens -- Family matters -- Sun, moon, and stars -- Inquisition -- Trouble ahead -- Friends and enemies -- The trial -- The final years -- House arrest -- What we know now -- Spreading the word -- The fading light -- After Galileo.
Abstract Discusses the childhood, education, interests, and inventions of Galileo, as well as how his studies led to conflict with the Catholic church.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2005001357
ISBN0792236564
ISBN0792236572
ISBN9780792236566
ISBN9780792236573

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