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Galileo Galilei, a sixteenth-century Italian astronomer and physicist, is the subject of this book. The biography profiles his life and scientific contributions, including his support for Copernicus's theory that Earth revolves around the Sun. The book describes his astronomical discoveries, his conflicts with the Catholic Church, and his groundbreaking work in physics that helped revolutionize science.
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Galileo storms the night sky with his homemade telescope, turning the scientific world upside down and daring to challenge what everyone believed about the universe. Readers will cheer as Galileo faces angry church leaders, outsmarts skeptics with clever experiments, and proves that Earth is not the center of everything. If your kid loves the daring experiments and real-life drama of "Who Was Steve Jobs?" or enjoys stories about kid geniuses who change history, they'll be hooked on Galileo's story. Perfect for kids ages 9 to 12 in grades 4 through 7 who love history, science, or a good underdog story.