Galileo Galilei (Scientists Who Made History)

Blending science, and history, this biography series spotlights breakthrough discoveries and the scientists behind them, the effects of the scientists' work in their own life-times and their legacies. Narratives, primary source letters, diary excerpts, and newspaper headlines reveal flashes of inspiration, behind-the-scenes tensions, and spectacular triumphs. Timelines place each life and discovery in the context of significant world events, and color panels explain the science behind the discoveries.Mike Goldsmith is the author of 'Galileo Galilei (Scientists Who Made History)' with ISBN 9780739844168 and ISBN 0739844164.