Bibliograph

Nicolaus Copernicus, father of modern astronomy, by Barbara A. Somervill

Type

Label

Nicolaus Copernicus, father of modern astronomy, by Barbara A. Somervill

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (p. 108) and index

resource.biographical

individual biography

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Nicolaus Copernicus

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

56198690

Responsibility statement

by Barbara A. Somervill

Sub title

father of modern astronomy

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

Table Of 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

Target audience

juvenile

Classification