Along Came Galileo
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–12 · 1999

Along Came Galileo

Written and illustrated by Jeanne Bendick

A man questions the universe, facing discovery and persecution.

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95 pages· ~870L
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Galileo Galilei dared to question the universe, asking if the Earth moves or if air can be weighed. His groundbreaking discoveries in astronomy and physics challenged the status quo, leading to both awe and persecution. As he gazed through his telescope, he saw wonders that changed our understanding of the cosmos. Yet, his revolutionary ideas put him at odds with powerful forces. How far will his courage take him in a world not ready for his vision? Discover the story of a man whose questions reshaped science and faced the ultimate test of conviction.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
95
Reading age
7–12
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
~870L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~5.6
F&P level
~U
Publication
Published
June 1, 1999
First published
November 1, 1999
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781893103016

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