Nicolaus Copernicus (Library Binding) (ISBN-13: 9781508174745)

For thousands of years, the general consensus among learned people was that Earth was the center of the universe. This belief system remained unchallenged until a quiet, unassuming man wondered if his predecessors had gotten it wrong. The father of modern astronomy, Nicolaus Copernicus was a doctor, church canon, and protector of lands. In his free time, he studied the night sky, spending over thirty years observing and recording the heavens. In this historical biography, readers explore the philosophical and religious aspects of scientific discovery during the Renaissance. Sidebars offer additional information, while a timeline helps readers trace the events of Copernicus's life.

Author: Kristina Lyn Heitkamp
ISBN-10: 1508174741
ISBN-13: 9781508174745
Publisher: Rosen Young Adult
Language: English
Published: 07/30/2017
Pages: 112
Format: Library Binding
Weight: 0.80lbs
Size: 9.30h x 6.10w x 0.60d

Review Citation(s):
Voice of Youth Advocates 12/01/2017 - Recommended - Better Than Most