Presents information about the life and career of Galileo Galilei, best known for introducing the idea that the Earth revolved around the sun.

"Like Michelangelo, Galileo is another Renaissance great known just by his first name--a name that is synonymous with scientific achievement. Born in Pisa, Italy, in the sixteenth century, Galileo contributed to the era's great rebirth of knowledge. He invented a telescope to observe the heavens. From there, not even the sky was the limit! He turned long-held notions about the universe topsy turvy with his support of a sun-centric solar system. Patricia...

Describes the life and work of the courageous man who changed the way people saw the galaxy, by offering objective evidence that the earth was not the fixed center of the universe.

Biography of astronomer Galileo and his invention of the telescope.

Discusses the childhood, education, interests, and inventions of Galileo, as well as how his studies led to conflict with the Catholic church.