Galileo Galilei
Subtitle: inventor, astronomer and rebel
By: Michael White.
Edition: 1st U.S. ed.
Series: Giants of science
Publisher: Blackbirch Press
Published: 1999
Place of publication: Woodbridge, Conn
Language: eng
Number of pages: 64
Subjects: Galilei, Galileo, 1564-1642 -- Juvenile literature.; Galilei, Galileo, 1564-1642 -- Trials, litigation, etc. -- Juvenile literature.; Galileo, 1564-1642.; Astronomy -- History -- Juvenile literature.; Inquisition -- Italy -- Rome -- Juvenile literature.; Astronomers -- Italy -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.; Astronomers.; Scientists.
Description: Describes the life and work of the scientist who was persecuted by the Inquisition for his views of the universe.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.