Galileo Galilei tells the story of ‘the father of science – covering his origins as the son of a musician, through his work in astronomy and optics, his troubles with the Church and his enduring legacy today. For children working through book bands, it is suitable for those reading at book band 13: grey. Great Scientists are first biographies introducing some of the world’s great scientists, simply retelling their lives and explaining why their work was important. Perfect for children aged 7 plus. Each book has been book banded and includes a quiz at the end to test what has been learned. Titles in the series: Charles Darwin / Galileo Galilei / David Attenborough / Nicolaus Copernicus / Isaac Newton / Katherine Johnson / Marie Curie / Mary Anning / Leonardo da Vinci / Wangari Maathai

Anna Baker (Author)Anna Baker has an enduring interest in history, the natural world and manyother topics, which has made her work as an editor and writer ofchildren’s information books endlessly fascinating.Alexandra Badiu (Illustrator)Alexandra Badiu is a Romanian children’s book illustrator and creative director for animation, currently living in Turkey.