Galileo Galilei
Author(s): Mike Goldsmith
This text describes the life and career of the early 17th century Italian scientist Galileo Galilei, who caused a revolution in the study of physics and astronomy with his pioneering discoveries, changing the view of the universe, and leading him into confrontation with the Catholic Church.
General Information
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- : hodch
- : hodch
- : 0.18
- : 25 October 2001
- : United Kingdom
- : books
Other Specifications
- : Mike Goldsmith
- : Paperback
- : New edition
- : 48
- : diagrams, photos, artwork
More About The Product
'A superb series...These books would be excellent both for a library and for children and teachers to read as part of a science course.' -- TES 20030110
Dr Mike Goldsmith is a physicist by training, currently a programme co-ordinator at the National Physical Laboratory. He has published numerous academic papers on subjects including astronomy and clocks. He is shortly to publish a novelty Workshop Clock for children.
