Nicolaus Copernicus: Father of Modern Astronomy
by Somervill, Barbara A.
Series:Signature Lives: Renaissance Era · Signature Lives: Scientific Revolution
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AR Book Level
7.9
AR Points
2
Word Count
10,951
Interest Level
Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Genre
Nonfiction
AR Quiz #
85205 EN
About this book
Polish astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus observed the movement of the planets and decided Earth was not the center of the universe. He believed the planets revolved around the sun. Copernicus's ideas challenged centuries-old concepts and the Church.
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