James Weston Lewis

Secrets in the Skies

Galileo and the Astonishing Solar System

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Secrets in the Skies delves deep into the life and discoveries of the world's most famous stargazer, Galileo Galilei, and the star-studded history of astronomy, from our prehistoric ancestors to the work of today's most brilliant scientists. In this stunningly detailed visual retelling of the birth of science, the solar system is brought to life in glorious full-colour, with breathtaking illustrations by James Weston Lewis.From his early days as a young boy in Pisa, to his fiery battles with the Roman Catholic Church, readers follow the remarkable journey undertaken by Galileo in his search for truth. As the pages turn, you can witness the an… Mehr

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Weitere Autoren: Sparrow, Giles

ISBN: 978-1-5263-6001-4
EAN: 9781526360014
Produktnummer: 29887779
Verlag: Hachette Children's Book
Sprache: Englisch
Erscheinungsjahr: 2020
Seitenangabe: 48 S.
Masse: H31.9 cm x B24.8 cm
Sonstiges: Ab 6 - 11 J.

Über den Autor

Born in Bath, James moved to Oxfordshire when he was 5 where he grew up in a small village. He did an Art Foundation degree at Oxford Brookes University and then moved to Bristol to study Illustration at the University of the West of England, where he specialised in Print. James now lives in Lewisham in South London. His first book, The Great Fire of London, was longlisted for the CILIP Kate Greenaway MedalGiles Sparrow is an author specializing in astronomy and physics. He's written about everything from space technology to the history of science.