I, Galileo

I, Galileo Galilei, am old and can no longer see, but there was a time I saw all the way to the stars--the moon, the planets, the sun.  Their movements showed me a truth so profound, it changed our view of the entire universe.  A truth so unpopular, it would get me into a world of trouble. Galileo's inventions and insights were so great that Einstein called him the "father of modern science."  But in his own time, Galileo's idea of a sun-centered solar system was considered radical and even dangerous--he was branded a heretic, imprisoned in his ome, and banned from discussing science with anyone.  In this inspired biopgraphy, Bonnie Christensen lets Galileo himself tell the tale--and his genial narration makes this giant of science feel more real and accessible than ever before.  Lavishly illustrated in rich jewel tones, this is a perfect introduction to a most remarkable man.