Galileo
(Book)
Author
Published
New York : Macmillan Pub. Co. ;, [1992].
ISBN
0027352358 :, 9780027352351
Lexile measure
AD 1040L
Status
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Batavia Public Library District - Juvenile Non-Fiction | J 520.92 FIS | On Shelf |
| Bensenville SD#2 - Blackhawk Middle School - Nonfiction | 921 GALILEO | On Shelf |
| Broadview Public Library District - Juvenile Stacks | J 520.92 FIS | On Shelf |
| Grande Prairie Public Library District - Juvenile Stacks | J 921 GALILEO | On Shelf |
| Northlake Public Library District - Juvenile Biography | J BIO GAL | On Shelf |
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Published
New York : Macmillan Pub. Co. ;, [1992].
Format
Book
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : illustrations, map ; 29 cm
Language
English
ISBN
0027352358 :, 9780027352351
Accelerated Reader
MG
Level 6.9, 1 Points
Level 6.9, 1 Points
Lexile code
AD
Lexile measure
1040
Notes
Description
Examines the life and discoveries of the noted mathematician, physicist, and astronomer, whose work changed the course of science. Galileo's inventions, including the microscope & a telescope, & his discoveries, like the law of the pendulum, have influenced modern science. His conclusions often put him in conflict with the political & religious leaders of his time. The text is very readable & the black-and-white paintings add drama to the presentation. A narrative that stresses Galileo's genius as a mathematician & physicist as well as his contributions to astronomy
Target Audience
AD1040L,Lexile
Study Program Information
Accelerated Reader AR,MG,6.9,0.5,10167.
Study Program Information
Reading Counts RC,3-5,5.9,3,Quiz: 20723.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Fisher, L. E. (1992). Galileo (First edition.). Macmillan Pub. Co. ;.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Fisher, Leonard Everett. 1992. Galileo. Macmillan Pub. Co..
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Fisher, Leonard Everett. Galileo Macmillan Pub. Co., 1992.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Fisher, Leonard Everett. Galileo First edition., Macmillan Pub. Co. ;, 1992.
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