Galileo for kids : his life and ideas / Richard Panchyk.
Galileo for kids : his life and ideas / Richard Panchyk.
By
:
Panchyk, Richard
Publication Date
:
2005
Publication Information
:
Chicago, ill. : Chicago Review Press,
Physical Description
:
166 p. : col .ill.
Subject Term
:
Astronomers -- Italy -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Physicists -- Italy -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Summary
:
Children will learn how Galileo's revolutionary discoveries and sometimes controversial theories changed his world and laid the groundwork for modern astronomy and physics. 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.
Language
:
English
ISBN
:
9781556525667
General Note
:
"25 activities."
Library | Collection | Collection | Call Number |
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Carmanville | Juv Bio - School | Juvenile Biography - School | B GAL |