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Nicolaus Copernicus : father of modern astronomy
Title:
Nicolaus Copernicus : father of modern astronomy
Author:
Somervill, Barbara A.
Personal Author:
Publication Information:
Minneapolis : Compass Point Books, [2005]

©2005
Physical Description:
112 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Summary:
Profiles the life and work of the Polish astronomer who believed that the planets revolved around the Sun and the Earth was not the center of the universe.
Language:
English
Contents:
The center of the universe -- A childhood in Poland -- A long-term student -- In the service of the church -- Look to the stars -- The Copernican theory -- Late in life -- A scientific revolution -- Late in life -- Life at a glance.
Reading Level:
1040 Lexile.
Program Information:
Accelerated Reader AR MG 7.9 2.0 85205.
Electronic Access:
Table of contents http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip0421/2004019030.html
ISBN:
9780756508128
Format :
Book