Galileo Galilei was one of the world's greatest scientific pioneers. His work ranged through mechanics and motion, to sound, speech and light, astronomy, and the system of the universe. Despite his outstanding contributions to science, he was labeled a heretic by the Catholic Church and was imprisioned for life. (20020401)
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Gr 5-8-Both of these books are engaging and clearly written. Full-captioned color and black-and-white reproductions and photographs as well as boxed quotes enhance the text on almost every page. Galileo covers the life and accomplishments of the great scientist and is full of the drama of persecution, court trials, and house arrests. White does an excellent job of explaining the background of the conflict between the scientists of the time and the Catholic Church. He also includes many interesting tidbits, such as the fact that Galileo timed things by taking his pulse and then subsequently discovered the pendulum, which led to the invention of clocks and timekeeping. Newton's life was no less interesting, though not as strife ridden. At the age of 26, he became the youngest mathematics professor to teach at Cambridge. This position and his discoveries made his colleagues jealous, leading to charges of lying and fraud. Nevertheless, he was the first scientist ever to be knighted. This book is more visually appealing and engaging than Deborah Hitzeroth and Sharon Leon's Sir Isaac Newton (Lucent, 1994; o.p.). Each volume concludes with a time line of important events in the scientists' lives. Excellent additions to the science collections of school and public libraries.-Maren Ostergard, Bellevue Regional Library, WA
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"If you're looking for student friendly scientific biographies, look no further. This series delivers vital biographical information while focusing on scientific principles and applications. Each volume contains a table of contents, chronology, glossary, short list books, index, and Web sites for additional references. A full-sized photograph of the scientist in a plasticized cover attracts readers and the heavy, glossy paper is easy on the eye. The layout offers plenty of white space and interesting juxtaposing of text with illustrations. Text headings and subdivisions are clearly marked. The illustrations are outstanding. Photographs, drawings, and other illustrations were well documented with short narrative explanations. Students looking for report materials will find these an excellent choice. All in all, it's a fine purchase for middle schoolers. Recommended."
-- The Book Report (March/April 2002) (Book Report 20020201)
"Illustrations, photographs, and good writing make this book a fun and interesting read."
-- Science Scope (April 2002) (Science Scope 20020201)
"These high-quality biographies provide in-depth looks at the background and education of the scientists...Solid additions for science assignments and reports."
-- School Library Journal (Febraury 2002) (School Library Journal 20020127)
"Well-selected illustrations offer a broad picture of persons and places that figured prominently both in Pasteur's life and in the consequence of his research."
-- Science Books & Film (January-Febraury 2002) (Science Books & Films 20020101)
"An even, straightforward rhythm that moves at a pace quick enough to hold the attention of juvenile readers. If all the books in the Giants of Science series are as informative and well-written as this one...they indeed represent an outstanding contribution to the field of children's literature."
-- The Anniston Star (January 2002) (The Anniston Star 20011101)
"James Watt, a fast-moving, well-illustrated biography of the determined British inventor, would be a great complement to a middle level history of science unit."
-- National Science Teachers Association (January 2002) (National Science Teachers Assn. 20020801)
"Recommended for elementary and middle school students. The title provides young readers with an in-depth look at the legendary Marconi who at a young age sought milestones in the study of the wireless. This book is staightforward and easy to read. The cover is attractive and the pictures along with the easy to read text provide information that sustains the reader's attention. Information can be correlated with the social studies curriculum. This book would be a great resource for elementary and middle school students. A welcome addition to most library collections."
-- Tri-State Young Adult Book Review Committee (November 2001) (Tri State Young Adult Book Review Committee 20020401)
"In this biographical sketch of Galileo, the author does a tremendous job of making the book an enjoyable learning experience. He gives the reader and accurate portrayal of Galileo while creatively using pictures, diagrams and related quotes. This encourages the reader to dream and ponder, making the volume well suited to students in grades 5 to 8."
-- Science Books & Films (July -- August 2002) (Science Books & Films 20020201)
"Illustrations, photographs, and good writing make this book a fun and interesting read."
-- Science Scope (April 2002) (Science Scope 20020101)
"These high quality biographies provide in-depth looks at the background and education of the scientists... Solid additions for science assignments and reports."
-- School Library Journal (February 2002) (School Library Journal 20011101)
"An even, straightforward rhythm that moves at a pace quick enough to hold the attention of juvenile readers... If all the books in the ?Giants of Science? series are as informative and well written as this one... they indeed represent an outstanding contribution to the field of children?s literature."
-- The Anniston Star (January 2002) (The Anniston Star )
"This book is straightforward and easy to read. The cover is attractive and the pictures along with the easy to read text provide information that sustains the reader?s attention. Information can be correlated with the social studies curriculum. This book would be a great resource for elementary and middle school students. A welcome addition to most library collections."
-- Tri State Young Adult Book Review Committee (November 2001) (UNKNOWN )
-- The Book Report (March/April 2002) (Book Report 20020201)
"Illustrations, photographs, and good writing make this book a fun and interesting read."
-- Science Scope (April 2002) (Science Scope 20020201)
"These high-quality biographies provide in-depth looks at the background and education of the scientists...Solid additions for science assignments and reports."
-- School Library Journal (Febraury 2002) (School Library Journal 20020127)
"Well-selected illustrations offer a broad picture of persons and places that figured prominently both in Pasteur's life and in the consequence of his research."
-- Science Books & Film (January-Febraury 2002) (Science Books & Films 20020101)
"An even, straightforward rhythm that moves at a pace quick enough to hold the attention of juvenile readers. If all the books in the Giants of Science series are as informative and well-written as this one...they indeed represent an outstanding contribution to the field of children's literature."
-- The Anniston Star (January 2002) (The Anniston Star 20011101)
"James Watt, a fast-moving, well-illustrated biography of the determined British inventor, would be a great complement to a middle level history of science unit."
-- National Science Teachers Association (January 2002) (National Science Teachers Assn. 20020801)
"Recommended for elementary and middle school students. The title provides young readers with an in-depth look at the legendary Marconi who at a young age sought milestones in the study of the wireless. This book is staightforward and easy to read. The cover is attractive and the pictures along with the easy to read text provide information that sustains the reader's attention. Information can be correlated with the social studies curriculum. This book would be a great resource for elementary and middle school students. A welcome addition to most library collections."
-- Tri-State Young Adult Book Review Committee (November 2001) (Tri State Young Adult Book Review Committee 20020401)
"In this biographical sketch of Galileo, the author does a tremendous job of making the book an enjoyable learning experience. He gives the reader and accurate portrayal of Galileo while creatively using pictures, diagrams and related quotes. This encourages the reader to dream and ponder, making the volume well suited to students in grades 5 to 8."
-- Science Books & Films (July -- August 2002) (Science Books & Films 20020201)
"Illustrations, photographs, and good writing make this book a fun and interesting read."
-- Science Scope (April 2002) (Science Scope 20020101)
"These high quality biographies provide in-depth looks at the background and education of the scientists... Solid additions for science assignments and reports."
-- School Library Journal (February 2002) (School Library Journal 20011101)
"An even, straightforward rhythm that moves at a pace quick enough to hold the attention of juvenile readers... If all the books in the ?Giants of Science? series are as informative and well written as this one... they indeed represent an outstanding contribution to the field of children?s literature."
-- The Anniston Star (January 2002) (The Anniston Star )
"This book is straightforward and easy to read. The cover is attractive and the pictures along with the easy to read text provide information that sustains the reader?s attention. Information can be correlated with the social studies curriculum. This book would be a great resource for elementary and middle school students. A welcome addition to most library collections."
-- Tri State Young Adult Book Review Committee (November 2001) (UNKNOWN )
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This review is from: Galileo Galilei: Inventor, Astronomer, and Rebel (Giants of Science) (Library Binding)
"The mathematician and physicist Galileo Galilei is one of the most famous scientists of all times. The story of his life and times, of his epoch-making experiments and discoveries, of his stubbornness and pride, of his patrons in the house of Medici, of his enemies and friends in their struggle for truth - all is brought vividly to life in this book. Atle N'ss has written a gripping account of one of the great figures in European history.He was awarded the Brage Prize, the most prestigious literary prize in Norway." (review from First Science Online Newsletter)
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Invenor, Astronomer, and Rebel,
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This review is from: Galileo Galilei: Inventor, Astronomer, and Rebel (Giants of Science) (Library Binding)
Galileo Galilei was one of the world's greatest scientist. He develope the telescope. With it, he discovered Jupiter's moons and hundreds of stars. He declared that Earth was not in the centre of the universe with the sun revolving around it. Galileo proved that the Earth was acctually revolving around the sun. The Church found out and home arrested Galileo. Galileo's methods was the birth of modern science.
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Inventor, Astronomer, and Rebel,
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This review is from: Galileo Galilei: Inventor, Astronomer, and Rebel (Giants of Science) (Library Binding)
Galileo Galilei was one of the world's greatest scientist. He developed the telescope. With it, he discovered Jupiter's moon and hundreds of stars. He declared that Earth was not in the centre of the universe with the sun revolving around it. Galileo proved that the Earth was acctually revolving around the sun. The Church found out and home arrested him. Galileo's methods was the birth of modern science.
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