Galileo Galilei
by Goldsmith, Mike
Series:Scientists Who Made History
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AR Book Level
7.4
AR Points
1
Word Count
5,704
Interest Level
Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Genre
Nonfiction
AR Quiz #
346158 EN
About this book
This book describes the life and career of Galileo Galilei, the Italian scientist of the early 17th century who revolutionized the study of physics and astronomy with his pioneering discoveries. It covers his groundbreaking observations that changed humanity's view of the universe, including his support for the heliocentric model. The book also details his famous confrontation with the Catholic Church, which led to his trial for his scientific views.
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