Bibliograph

Galileo, the genius who faced the inquisition, Philip Steele

Type

Label

Galileo, the genius who faced the inquisition, Philip Steele

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

resource.biographical

individual biography

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Galileo

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

57465543

Responsibility statement

Philip Steele

Series statement

National Geographic world history biographies

Sub title

the genius who faced the inquisition

Summary

Discusses the childhood, education, interests, and inventions of Galileo, as well as how his studies led to conflict with the Catholic church

Table Of 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

Target audience

juvenile

Classification