From School Library Journal
Grade 4-8-Beginning with an exciting introduction to the 16th century in Poland and Copernicus as the savior of the town of Olsztyn from the Teutonic Knights, this series entry offers a good discussion of the scientist's youth and the important people who influenced him and the direction of his life. His revolutionary idea of a heliocentric universe is discussed in the context of the theories that were held at the time and the astronomers whose work he studied. This is a highly readable book that presents a good balance between the biographical information needed to understand Copernicus as a man and the scientific explanations necessary to understand his work. Also helpful to that end are four simple activities on retrograde motion, the solar system, parallax, and an astrolabe. Good-quality, black-and-white reproductions, illustrations, and photographs add interest to the clearly written text.
Linda Wadleigh, Oconee County Middle School, Watkinsville, GA
Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.
Linda Wadleigh, Oconee County Middle School, Watkinsville, GA
Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.
