Starry Messenger: Galileo Galilei
CCBC Review:
Peter Sís evokes a sense of fragile wonder and enduring discovery as the life of Galileo Galilei unfolds in this beautifully composed biography. Sís offers children multiple points of entry into the 17th century astronomer's life: through the brief, eloquent, understated prose; through snippets of information, including quotes from the Galileo and his contemporaries, that are artfully arranged on the pages; and through stirring, incomparable artwork that is as delicate and richly detailed as the heavens themselves. This exquisite 121/4 x 91/4" book, which took its title from Galileo's own book of the same name, will touch both the minds and the hearts of readers. ©1996 Cooperative Children’s Book CenterIllustrated by Peter Sis
CCBC Age Recommendation: Ages 8-12
Age Range:
Grades 3-5 (Ages 8-10)
Grades 6-8 (Ages 11-13)
Format:
Picture book
Subjects:
Faith, Spirituality and Religion
History (Nonfiction)
Oppression
Science and Scientists
Space/Astronomy
Diversity subject:
Christian
Publishers:
Farrar Straus Giroux, Frances Foster Books
Publish Year: 1996
Pages: 32
ISBN: 0374371911
CCBC Location: Non-Fiction, 920 Galileo