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Galileo Astronomer and Physicist — Content Guide for Parents

By Paul W. HightowerEnslow PublishersISBN 9780894907876128 pages
Galileo Astronomer and Physicist

Found in this book

  • ReligionSupportingChristian

Not found

  • Violence
  • Scary content
  • Race & culture
  • Profanity
  • Climate
  • Sexual content
  • Gender roles
  • Gender & orientation

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Religion

PRESENT

Contains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.

About this book

Galileo is the Italian scientist who defended the idea that the earth revolves around the sun. A brilliant astronomer and physicist, Galileo also discovered the moons of Jupiter and the laws of pendulums and freely falling bodies. The story of this genius with extraordinary vision and commitment will captivate and inspire young readers.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Galileo Astronomer and Physicist appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    The book covers Galileo's conflict with the Catholic Church and the Inquisition, which found him guilty of heresy, and it notes the Church admitting its mistake in 1992.

  • Does Galileo Astronomer and Physicist have violence?

    Not found in the sources we checked.

  • Does Galileo Astronomer and Physicist have scary content?

    Not found in the sources we checked.

  • Does Galileo Astronomer and Physicist have religion?

    Found (Supporting, Christian): The book covers Galileo's conflict with the Catholic Church and the Inquisition, which found him guilty of heresy, and it notes the Church admitting its mistake in 1992.

  • Does Galileo Astronomer and Physicist have race & culture?

    Not found in the sources we checked.

  • Does Galileo Astronomer and Physicist have profanity?

    Not found in the sources we checked.

  • Does Galileo Astronomer and Physicist have climate?

    Not found in the sources we checked.

  • Does Galileo Astronomer and Physicist have sexual content?

    Not found in the sources we checked.

  • Does Galileo Astronomer and Physicist have gender roles?

    Not found in the sources we checked.

  • Does Galileo Astronomer and Physicist have gender & orientation?

    Not found in the sources we checked.