Galileo for Kids by Richard Panchyk
Galileo, one of history's best-known scientists, is introduced in this illuminating activity book. Children will learn how Galileo's revolutionary discoveries and sometimes controversial theories changed his world and laid the groundwork for modern astronomy and physics. This book will inspire kids to be stargazers and future astronauts or scientists as they discover Galileo's life and work. Activities allow children to try some of his theories on their own, with experiments that include playing with gravity and motion, making a pendulum, observing the moon, and painting with light and shadow. Along with the scientific aspects of Galileo's life, his passion for music and art are discussed and exemplified by period engravings, maps, and prints. A time line, glossary, and listings of major science museums, planetariums, and web sites for further exploration complement this activity book.
"Fascinating. . full of useful and insightful information. A good read." -- Science Books & Films "A must-have." -- Kliatt
"Delightful and engaging as readers learn to appreciate Galileo's genius and integrity." -- NSTA Recommends
"The drawings and photos are beautiful and my overall impression of the book was very good." -- Yes Mag: The Science Magazine for Adventurous Kids
"A must-have." -- Kliatt
"Delightful and engaging as readers learn to appreciate Galileo's genius and integrity." -- NSTA Recommends
"The drawings and photos are beautiful and my overall impression of the book was very good." -- Yes Mag: The Science Magazine for Adventurous Kids
"A must-have." -- Kliatt
Panchyk, Richard: - Richard Panchyk knew he wanted to be a writer by the time he was seven years old. He made his first sale, a four-page handwritten trivia booklet written on a folded piece of looseleaf paper in runny blue ink, to a third-grade classmate for a nickel. A native of Elmhurst, Queens, Richard attended the prestigious Stuyvesant High School, where he took a class on the history of New York, and has been fascinated by the area's past ever since. He printed a small book of his poems at the age of nineteen and published his first book at the age of twenty-one. Since then he has published twenty-seven books, for a total of more than three thousand pages, including five titles on Long Island's history and seven titles on New York City's history. His first book for The History Press was published in 2007.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781556525667 |
| ISBN 10 | 1556525664 |
| Title | Galileo for Kids |
| Author | Richard Panchyk |
| Series | For Kids Series |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Chicago Review Press |
| Year published | 2005-07-01 |
| Number of pages | 184 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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