Galileo

Galileo's revolutionary scientific work brought him into conflict with the authorities but earned him an honored place in history books. He swept away old notions of the universe by observing the skies through a telescope and confirming that the Earth and planets travel around the Sun.

"[Written] in a simple, engaging style, providing the essential facts and including details that will interest children... Easy-to-read style and historical accuracy make this title a good choice for librarians in need of introductory biographies."--School Library Journal