Steele, Philip, 1948-

Galileo : the genius who faced the inquisition / Philip Steele. - Washington, D.C. : National Geographic Society, c2005. - 64 p. : col. ill., col. maps ; 26 cm. - National Geographic world history biographies. .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 62) and index.

Galileo's childhood -- Student and teacher -- Inquisition -- The final years.

ISBN: 0792236564 9781426302954 (tr. pbk.)

LCCN: 2005001357

Subjects--Personal Names:
Galilei, Galilio, 1564-1642.

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Astronomy.
Children's literature--2006.

LC Class. No.: QB36.G2 / S86 2005

Dewey Class. No.: 520/.92 B