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Title details for Galileo for Kids by Richard Panchyk - Available

Galileo for Kids

His Life and Ideas, 25 Activities

by Richard Panchyk
Buzz Aldrin
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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.

  • Creators

  • Series

    For Kids

  • Publisher

  • Release date

    July 1, 2005

  • Formats

    • Kindle Book

    • OverDrive Read

      • ISBN: 9781613741887
      • File size: 11806 KB

    • EPUB ebook

      • ISBN: 9781613741887
      • File size: 11806 KB

  • Languages

    • English

  • Levels

    • ATOS Level: 9.2
    • Interest Level: 4-8(MG)
    • Text Difficulty: 8

  • Reviews

    • School Library Journal

      September 1, 2005
      Gr 5-9 -Clear, sometimes dry, writing places Galileo squarely within the historical context of the turbulent Italian Renaissance. His scientific discoveries challenged the ideas held by the Catholic Church and he was tried for heresy. Sidebars give additional information about individuals and events that influenced Galileo's life. In an author's note, Panchyk mentions his use of Galileo's correspondences throughout, and they are referenced within the text (rather than footnoted), usually with such introductions as, -Galileo wrote -& - or -one letter explained -&. - The text is illustrated with good-quality reproductions of historical artwork and scientific diagrams. As with other titles in the series, the history is accompanied by suggestions for learning activities. Most of them are interesting experiments that demonstrate scientific principles discovered by Galileo and require only common household materials. James MacLachlan's "Galileo Galilei: First Physicist" (Oxford, 1997) is more technical and does not contain any suggestions for activities. Panchyk's title is a good choice for those interested in integrating history and science curriculums." -Donna Cardon, Provo City Library, UT"

      Copyright 2005 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

Formats

  • Kindle Book
  • OverDrive Read
  • EPUB ebook

subjects

Languages

  • English

Levels

  • ATOS Level:9.2
  • Interest Level:4-8(MG)
  • Text Difficulty:8

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