Galileo : the genius who faced the inquisition / Philip Steele.
| Author/creator | Steele, Philip, 1948- |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | 1st, Marshall ed. |
| Publication Info | Washington, D.C. : National Geographic, 2005. |
| Description | 64 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm. |
| Supplemental Content | Table of contents only |
| Supplemental Content | Publisher description |
| Subjects |
| Series | National 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 note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 2005001357 |
| ISBN | 0792236564 |
| ISBN | 0792236572 |
| ISBN | 9780792236566 |
| ISBN | 9780792236573 |
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| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Joyner | TRC Biographies | B G133ST | ✔ Available | Place Hold |