Galileo for Kids - (For Kids) by Richard Panchyk (Paperback)
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Highlights
- Galileo, one of history's best-known scientists, is introduced in this illuminating activity book.
- 184 Pages
- Juvenile Nonfiction, Biography & Autobiography
- Series Name: For Kids
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About the Book
This illuminating activity book introduces youngsters to Galileo's revolutionary discoveries in astronomy and physics. Activities include playing with gravity and motion, making a pendulum, observing the moon, and painting with light and shadow. Includes a time line, glossary, and Web sites.Book Synopsis
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.Review Quotes
"A must-have." --Kliatt
"Delightful and engaging as readers learn to appreciate Galileo's genius and integrity." --NSTA Recommends
"Fascinating . . . full of useful and insightful information. A good read." --Science Books & Films
"The drawings and photos are beautiful and my overall impression of the book was very good." --Yes Mag: The Science Magazine for Adventurous Kids
About the Author
Richard Panchyk is the author of American Folk Art for Kids, World War II for Kids, and Archaeology for Kids, and the coauthor of Engineering the City. Buzz Aldrin Ph. D. was one of the first two humans to walk on the moon during the Apollo 11 landing of 1969. Since retiring from NASA, he has devoted himself to ensuring the continuation of manned space exploration.Dimensions (Overall): 8.74 Inches (H) x 10.98 Inches (W) x .34 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.3 Pounds
Suggested Age: 10-13 Years
Series Title: For Kids
Sub-Genre: Biography & Autobiography
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
Number of Pages: 184
Publisher: Chicago Review Press
Theme: Science & Technology
Format: Paperback
Author: Richard Panchyk
Language: English
Street Date: July 1, 2005
TCIN: 93674882
UPC: 9781556525667
Item Number (DPCI): 247-10-3270
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
Shipping details
Estimated ship dimensions: 0.34 inches length x 10.98 inches width x 8.74 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 1.3 pounds
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