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This book examines the life of sixteenth-century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus, the first to declare that the sun does not revolve around Earth and it also describes the world in which he lived.
Quick Summary
Nicolaus Copernicus, the sixteenth-century Polish astronomer who challenged the centuries-old belief that Earth was the center of the universe by proposing the heliocentric model, takes center stage in this biography that follows his life and scientific discoveries. The book explores themes of scientific revolution, intellectual courage in the face of religious and political opposition, and the societal constraints of Renaissance Europe. If your kid likes other biographies in the Who Was? series or books about scientific history like "The Tree of Life" by Peter Sís, they'll appreciate this detailed look at how one scholar changed our understanding of the cosmos. This 9,736-word book with an AR Level of 9.3 and 2.0 points is perfect for middle grades students in 4th through 8th grade who have strong reading skills and are interested in science history or biographical stories.