From his early days as a young boy in Pisa, to his fiery battles with the Roman Catholic Church, readers follow the remarkable journey undertaken by Galileo in his search for truth. As the pages turn, you can witness the ancient origins of celestial examinations, Galileo's ground-breaking invention of the telescope, his controversial trials before the Inquisition, and the crucial discoveries of the stargazer's final days.
Readers young and old will marvel at the beautiful and engaging artwork, and be swept away by the dramatic story behind Galileo's stellar scientific breakthroughs, richly described by author Giles Sparrow.
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From his early days as a young boy in Pisa, to his fiery battles with the Roman Catholic Church, readers follow the remarkable journey undertaken by Galileo in his search for truth. As the pages turn, you can witness the ancient origins of celestial examinations, Galileo's ground-breaking invention of the telescope, his controversial trials before the Inquisition, and the crucial discoveries of the stargazer's final days.
Readers young and old will marvel at the beautiful and engaging artwork, and be swept away by the dramatic story behind Galileo's stellar scientific breakthroughs, richly described by author Giles Sparrow.
Imprint | Wren & Rook |
Country of origin | United Kingdom |
Release date | February 2020 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 9 - 15 working days |
Illustrators | James Weston Lewis |
Authors | Giles Sparrow |
Dimensions | 318 x 250 x 12mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Hardcover |
Pages | 48 |
ISBN-13 | 978-1-5263-6001-4 |
Barcode | 9781526360014 |
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LSN | 1-5263-6001-2 |