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Find resources for Galileo, 16th and 17th century Italy, astronomy,
and careers information in this bibliography.
In Galileo's Words
Galilei, Galileo.
Starry Messenger
In 1609, Galileo became the first astronomer to systematically
observe the heavens with a telescope. The following year he
published a book of his findings, which included drawings of the
Moon's phases and the discovery of four moons orbiting
Jupiter.
Galilei, Galileo.
Dialogue on the Two Chief World Systems: Ptolemaic and
Copernican
Religious authorities had been uncomfortable with some of
Galileo's earlier publications, but it was this one that pushed
them over the edge. In 1632, Galileo presented his defense of the
Copernican, heliocentric system as a discussion among three
friends, including a foolish character who seemed to represent the
Pope. Upon publication, the church summoned Galileo to Rome to
appear before the Roman Inquisition.
Galilei, Galileo.
History and Demonstrations Concerning Sunspots and Their
Phenomena
One of the first astronomers to see sunspots, Galileo observed
that they moved along the surface of the Sun, evidence that the
Sun rotated.Galileo entered into a debate with a Jesuit professor
over the question of whether the Sun was stationary and in 1613
published his argument in this book.
Galilei, Galileo.
Discourses and Mathematical Demonstrations Concerning Two New
Sciences
While under house arrest, Galileo returned to a safer topic, the
study of motion that he had begun at least 25 years earlier. In
1638, he published this work, using mathematics to describe how
nature behaved.
Galileo
Books
Brighton, Catherine.
Galileo's Treasure Box.
New York: Walker and Company, 2001.
Introduces the reader to Galileo through the eyes of his daughter
Virginia as she examines the tools in his study.
Drake, Stillman.
Galileo: A Very Short Introduction.
New York: Oxford University Press, 2001.
Presents a short introduction to Galileo's life and achievements
focusing on his conflicts with theologians but supporting the
hypothesis that he was an advocate for the Catholic Church.
Fisher, Leonardo.
Galileo.
New York: Simon & Schuster, 1992.
Explains Galileo's scientific contributions and discusses his
support for the Copernican system.
MacLachlan, James.
Galileo Galilei: First Physicist.
New York: Oxford University Press, 1997.
Contains a detailed chronology of Galileo's life and sidebars
explaining his scientific contributions; appropriate for a high
school audience.
Reston, James.
Galileo: A Life.
New York: HarperCollins Publishers, 1994.
Retells the story of Galileo's life, including his scientific
contributions and his confrontation with the Catholic
Church.
Sis, Peter.
Starry Messenger: Galileo Galilei.
New York: Farrar, Straus & Giroux Books for Young Readers,
2000.
Weaves together pictures, maps, quotes from Galileo, and simple
text to create a portrait of Galileo.
Sobel, Dava.
Galileo's Daughter: A Historical Memoir of Science, Faith, and
Love.
New York: Walker and Company, 1999.
Presents a human picture of Galileo the scientist and Galileo the
father as portrayed in the letters written by his daughter.
White, Michael.
Galileo Galilei: Inventor, Astronomer, and Rebel.
Woodbridge, CT: Blackbirch Press, 1999.
Covers the life and accomplishments of Galileo, including an
examination of the conflict between the scientists of the time and
the Catholic Church.
Videos
Galileo's Battle for the Heavens.
WGBH Boston Video, 2002.
Examines Galileo's astronomical discoveries, shares
correspondence with his daughter, and chronicles his clash with
the Catholic Church.
Galileo: On the Shoulders of Giants.
Steeplechase Entertainment, 1999.
Introduces children to Galileo's discoveries, his conflict with
the Catholic Church, and his mentorship of Cosimo de Medici II,
Grand Duke of Tuscany.
Web Sites
Galileo's Battle for the Heavens
www.pbs.org/nova/galileo/
Learn about Galileo's life, his place in the world of science,
his experiments, and his mistaken belief that the Earth's daily
rotation and its annual orbit around the Sun trigger ocean
tides.
Galileo Galilei
brunelleschi.imss.fi.it/genscheda.asp?appl=SIM&xsl=biografia&lingua=ENG&chiave=300251
Short biography of Galileo with links to information about his
inventions and discoveries. Find a virtual tour of his artifacts
at: galileo.imss.firenze.it/museo/4/index.html
The Galileo Project of Rice University
es.rice.edu/ES/humsoc/Galileo/
Contains an illustrated biography of Galileo, translations of the
letters from his daughter, information about other scientists of
his time, a portrait gallery, and links to other resources.
Thursday's Classroom
www.thursdaysclassroom.com/index_08feb01.html
Includes fun facts about Galileo, a Galileo astronomy tour,
links, and activities.
Before and After Galileo: Selected Scientists
Books
Berlinski, David.
Newton's Gift: How Sir Isaac Newton Unlocked the System of the
World.
New York: Simon and Schuster, 2000.
Chronicles the work that led to Newton's fame.
Bodanis, David.
E=mc2: A Biography of the World's Most Famous Equation.
New York: Berkeley Publishing, 2000.
Profiles Einstein and explains his most famous equation.
Bragg, Melvyn.
On Giants' Shoulders: Great Scientists and Their Discoveries from
Archimedes to DNA.
New York: John Wiley & Sons, 1998.
Provides short biographies of important scientific discoveries
and the scientists who made them, including Galileo, Newton, and
Einstein.
Coles, Peter.
Einstein and the Birth of Big Science.
Cambridge, England: Icon Books, 2000.
Simplifies Einstein's scientific ideas.
Gingrich, Owen.
The Great Copernicus Chase.
Cambridge, MA: Sky Publishing, 1992.
Provides a series of articles covering developments in astronomy,
including the origin of the zodiac, fake astrolabes and the
development of modern astronomy in the United States.
Hammontree, Marie.
Albert Einstein: Young Thinker.
New York: Simon and Schuster, 1961.
Tells about Einstein's childhood.
Henry, John.
Moving Heaven and Earth: Copernicus and the Solar System.
Cambridge, England: Icon Books, 2001.
Covers the high points of the Copernican Revolution.
Severance, John.
Einstein: Visionary Scientist.
New York: Clarion, 1999.
Provides a biographical account of Einstein's life including his
childhood, career, and fame.
Videos
A. Einstein: How I See the World.
PBS Home Video, 1991.
Excerpts from Einstein's diaries, personal letters, and writings
to show how he became an advocate for peace.
Einstein Revealed.
WGBH Boston Video, 1996.
Chronicles Einstein's life and scientific achievements from his
birth in 1879 to his death in 1955.
16th and 17th Century Italy
Books
Dooley, Brendan.
The Social History of Skepticism: Experience and Doubt in Early
Modern Culture.
Baltimore, MD: Johns Hopkins University Press, 1999.
Traces the growth of skepticism in 17th century Europe, a
movement of which Galileo was a part.
Peters, Edward.
Inquisition.
Berkeley, CA: University of California Press, 1988.
Documents the history of the Inquisition, from Roman legal
procedure to the enforcement body of the Roman Church,
particularly as it functioned in 16th to 19th century
Mediterranean Europe.
Rabb, Theodore K.
Renaissance Lives: Portraits of an Age.
New York: Basic Books, 2000.
Portrays the lives of 15 men and women who lived during the
Renaissance in Europe, including Galileo.
Astronomy
Books
Becklake, Sue, Sebastian Quigley, and Mel Pickering.
All About Space: The Universe, Our Solar System, and Space
Travel.
New York: Scholastic, 1998.
Presents general information about space for a young
audience.
Brashear, Ronald.
Star Struck: One Thousand Years of the Art and Science of
Astronomy.
Seattle, WA: University of Washington Press, 2001.
Provides an in-depth history of astronomy with text, photographs,
illustrations, and excerpts from old books.
Dickinson, Terence.
Night Watch: A Practical Guide to Viewing the Universe.
Buffalo, NY: Firefly Books, 1998.
Relates information for the backyard astronomer, such as a guide
to star brightness, constellation maps, sky charts, and tips on
buying equipment.
Kerrod, Robin.
The Sky at Night: Your Guide to the Heavens.
Hauppauge, NY: Barron's Educational Series, 2000.
Provides interactive guide including planisphere, flashlight,
star maps, and star guide.
National Audubon Society.
Field Guide to the Night Sky.
New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1991.
Helps the amateur astronomer identify stars, constellations, and
planets.
Redfern, Martin.
The Kingfisher Young People's Book of Space.
New York: Kingfisher, 1998.
Introduces children to space with pictures of planets and stars,
information about space exploration, and topics such as the big
bang and life in the universe.
Periodicals
Astronomy.
Waukesha, WI: Kalmbach Publishing.
Includes articles on recent developments in the field of
astronomy.
Odyssey: Adventures in Science.
Peterborough, NH: Cobblestone Publishing.
Presents science features for children. Find it online at:
www.odysseymagazine.com/
Sky & Telescope.
Cambridge, MA: Sky Publishing.
Brings the amateur astronomer news on recent astronomical
discoveries, sky charts, and other information.
Videos
Have Telescope, Will Travel.
Films West, 1998.
Explores the solar system, the Milky Way, and the larger
universe.
Meet the Planets.
Standard Deviants TV, 2001.
Provides an overview of the solar system.
Web Sites
Astro for Kids
www.astronomy.com/content/static/AstroForKids/default.asp
Kids can click through information about the solar system.
Educational Activities
www.astrosociety.org/education/activities/activities.html
Provides a sampling of classroom activities, some of which can be
adapted for home use.
Youth in Astronomy.org
www.youthinastronomy.org/
Includes a student telescope network that allows youth to run a
research telescope via the Internet.
Careers
Books
Chang, Laura, Ed.
The New York Times Scientists at Work: Profiles of Today's
Groundbreaking Scientists from Science Times.
New York: McGraw-Hill, 2000.
Compiles pieces from the New York Times' Scientists at Work
column to profile 50 prominent scientists of today in fields such
as particle physics, paleontology, mathematics, and
medicine.
Goldberg, Jan.
On the Job Series: Real People Working in Science.
Chicago, IL: NTC/Contemporary Publishing Group, 1998.
Includes a section on careers in the physical sciences with
information on training, job outlook, salaries, and interviews
with professionals in the field.
Karnes, Frances A. and Kristen R. Stephens.
Young Women of Achievement: A Resource for Girls in Science,
Math, and Technology.
Amherst, NY: Prometheus Books, 2002
Introduces career opportunities available in the sciences and
provides specific strategies for planning for a future career in
these areas.
Yount, Lisa.
A to Z of Women in Science and Math.
New York: Facts on File, 1999.
Profiles more than 150 women throughout history and throughout
the world who have contributed to science and mathematics.
Web Sites
American Institute of Physics
www.aip.org/careersvc/
Provides career services, employment statistics, physics success
stories, and links to a physics trade journal and corporate
associates.
Ask the Space Scientist
image.gsfc.nasa.gov/poetry/ask/acareers.html
Provides a lot of frequently asked questions regarding astronomy
careers.
Astronomy Internship at the Maria Mitchell Observatory on
Nantucket
www.mmo.org/
Provides information about how college students can apply for an
internship at the observatory.
Careers
spacelink.nasa.gov/Instructional.Materials/
Curriculum.Support/Careers/
Provides links to information on careers in astronomy.
Careers in Astronomy
www.schoolsobservatory.org.uk/astro/career/
Tells about what astronomers do and what needs to be done to
become an astronomer.
Careers Using Physics
www.spsnational.org/cup/home.html
Illustrates how people use physics in their jobs. Profiles
various people who use physics in their job and includes
descriptions of their educational background, job sector (such as
industry, academia, and government), and job duties.
Contributions of 20th Century Women to Physics
www.physics.ucla.edu/%7Ecwp/
Profiles women physicists of the last century.
Curious about Astronomy?
curious.astro.cornell.edu/careers.php
Allows visitors to submit a question to a team of graduate
students studying astronomy, or to find out more about the field
by reading answers to past questions.
The Faces of Science: African Americans in the Sciences
www.princeton.edu/~mcbrown/display/faces.html
Profiles past and present African American scientists in a number
of disciplines, including physics and mathematics; lists science
Ph.D.s awarded to U.S. African Americans from 1870�1999; and
provides bibliographies for research on African Americans in
science and technology.
Jobs in Physics, Astronomy, and Other Fields
www.phys-astro.sonoma.edu/people/faculty/tenn/jobs.html
Provides career planning aids and links to employment in related
fields.
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