Bibliograph

Secrets in the skies, Giles Sparrow, James Weston Lewis

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Secrets in the skies, Giles Sparrow, James Weston Lewis

Language

eng

resource.biographical

individual biography

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

resource.interestAgeLevel

9-12 years old

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Secrets in the skies

Responsibility statement

Giles Sparrow, James Weston Lewis

Summary

Secrets in the Skies delves deep into the life and discoveries of the world's most famous stargazer, Galileo Galilei, and the star-studded history of astronomy, from our prehistoric ancestors to the work of today's most brilliant scientists. In this stunningly detailed visual retelling of the birth of science, the solar system is brought to life in glorious full-colour, with breathtaking illustrations by James Weston Lewis. 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

Target audience

juvenile

resource.variantTitle

Secrets in the skies, Galileo and the astonishing solar system

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