Galileo Galilei

Galileo shook up the people in his world because he dared to question the order of things. He was not willing to blindly follow. Instead he wanted answers and proof. You will several excellent books about this unique man below.
Starry Messenger

Starry Messenger

Peter Sis
Nonfiction Picture Book
For ages 7 to 10
Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1996   ISBN: 978-0374371913
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I, Galileo

I, Galileo

Bonnie Christensen
Nonfiction Picture Book
For ages 7 to 9
Random House, 2012   ISBN: 978-0375867538
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Galileo’s Universe

Galileo’s Universe

J. Patrick Lewis
Illustrator:  Tom Curry 
Paper Engineer: Bruce Foster
Nonfiction Novelty Book
For ages 9 to 12
The Creative Company, 2005   ISBN: 978-1568461830
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Galileo’s Journal: 1609-1610

Galileo’s Journal: 1609-1610

Jeanne Pettenati
Illustrator:  Paolo Rui 
Nonfiction Picture Book
For ages 9 to 12
Charlesbridge, 2006   ISBN: 978-1570918803
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Galileo for Kids: His Life and Ideas

Galileo for Kids: His Life and Ideas

Richard Panchyk
Nonfiction
For ages 8 to 12
Chicago Review Press, 2005   ISBN: 978-1556525667
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