This engaging biography introduces middle readers to Galileo Galilei, one of the most brilliant minds of the Renaissance. Always full of questions, Galileo made groundbreaking discoveries in astronomy, physics, and mathematics. He advanced the telescope, invented the compound microscope and thermometer, and was the first to observe the wonders of space through a lens. A man of science, faith, and creativity, his ideas were so revolutionary they led to persecution. Jeanne Bendick’s whimsical illustrations and lively storytelling make this an inspiring and accessible addition to any homeschool history curriculum.
Along Came Galileo is a terrific book to introduce children to a great scientist, some of his scientific forebears, and his significant scientific ideas and discoveries. - Cathy Duffy Reviews
One of the most important figures to come out of the awakening world of the Renaissance was Galileo Galelei. Galileo was forever asking questions. Is it possible to measure heat? Can you weigh air? Does the earth stand still or does it move? How fast do objects fall to the earth? These questions, and his answers to them, led to some of the most important discoveries ever in astronomy, physics, mathematics, and the natural world.
Among his many accomplishments Galileo advanced the astronomical telescope and invented the compound microscope. He measured the rotation of the sun, invented the thermometer, a geometrical compass, and the pendulum clock. He was a man of faith, a lover of art and an accomplished artist. He played the lute and enjoyed working in his garden. He was the first to see, through the lens of the telescope, the sights and wonders of our galaxy that moved him to profound gratitude to God. He was so ahead of his time that his discoveries caused him to be the object of persecution and injustice.
Through her whimsical illustrations and her bright and engaging text Jeanne Bendick has provided the middle reader with Galileo's inspiring story. Add it to your homeschool history curriculum today!
About the Author: Jeanne Bendick is a graduate of Parsons School of Design and is the author and illustrator of many books, primarily in the field of science. Her work has always been distinguished by her remarkable ability to express complex concepts in simple language, and to make difficult subjects interesting and comprehensible to the general reader. Among her many books are Archimedes and the Door of Science, Herodotus and the Road to History, and Galen and the Gateway to Medicine.
