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Galileo's Treasure Box
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Bibliographic Detail
Publisher
Walker & Co
Publication date
June 1, 2001
Binding
Hardcover
Book category
Juvenile Fiction
ISBN-13
9780802787682
ISBN-10
0802787681
Dimensions
0.50 by 8.25 by 10.75 in.
Weight
0.75 lbs.
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Original list price
$16.95
Other format details
juvenile
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Summaries and Reviews
Summary
While Galileo sleeps, his young daughter Virginia, later known as Maria Celeste, explores his study and discovers some of the tools he uses in his scientific experiments.
Amazon.com description: Product Description:
Virginia's famous father, Galileo, sleeps during the day and studies the sky at night. While he is sleeping, Virginia discovers a box on his desk with five objects inside - four pieces of glass and a feather - that reveal the world to her in new and wonderful ways.
Using the rich colors and lush textures of the Renaissance, Catherine Brighton recreates Galileo's world. This child's-eye-view gives young readers an enchanting introduction to the accomplishments of Galileo, and delightfully celebrates the magic of science.
An introduction by Dava Sobel, author of the best-selling adult book Galileo's Daughter, further illuminates the life experience of Galileo's daughter, Virginia.
Using the rich colors and lush textures of the Renaissance, Catherine Brighton recreates Galileo's world. This child's-eye-view gives young readers an enchanting introduction to the accomplishments of Galileo, and delightfully celebrates the magic of science.
An introduction by Dava Sobel, author of the best-selling adult book Galileo's Daughter, further illuminates the life experience of Galileo's daughter, Virginia.
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Hardcover
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from Walker & Co (June 1, 2001)
9780802787682 | details & prices | 8.25 × 10.75 × 0.50 in. | Rec. grade levels 1-2 | 0.75 lbs | List price $16.95
About: While Galileo sleeps, his young daughter Virginia, later known as Maria Celeste, explores his study and discovers some of the tools he uses in his scientific experiments.
About: While Galileo sleeps, his young daughter Virginia, later known as Maria Celeste, explores his study and discovers some of the tools he uses in his scientific experiments.
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from Walker & Co (June 1, 2001)
9780802787705 | details & prices | 8.00 × 10.75 × 0.25 in. | Rec. grade levels 1-2 | 0.75 lbs | List price $17.85
About: While Galileo sleeps, his young daughter Virginia, later known as Maria Celeste, explores his study and discovers some of the tools he uses in his scientific experiments.
About: While Galileo sleeps, his young daughter Virginia, later known as Maria Celeste, explores his study and discovers some of the tools he uses in his scientific experiments.
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