Through the use of his illustrations, peter sis documents different stages of life of the widely acknowledged scientist galileo galilei. When, in 1610, galileo published his sidereus nuncius, or starry messenger, the german astronomer johannes kepler responded with enthusiasm, praising. Starry messenger by peter sis rhapsody in books weblog. Sidereus nuncius usually sidereal messenger, also starry messenger or sidereal message is a short astronomical treatise or pamphlet published in new latin by galileo galilei on march, 1610. We love quite a few peter sis books i dare you to find a better little boys book than fire truck.
Illustrations by peter sis are impressive to make the book a treasure of ones library. Caldecott honor book, ibby honor books, scientific american young readers book award, school library. Peter sis, childrens book authorillustrator, is known for his picture books that arent really just for children. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new. The duke was sent an advance unbound copy of the books as well as a bound copy, together with the telescope. This gift is mentioned in the title page of the book, as well as in a flowery dedication. Galileo galilei caldecott honor book and millions of other books are. Galileo galilei caldecott honor book and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Starry messenger, about galileo galilei, is a childrens picture book written and illustrated by peter sis in 1996. Starry messenger is a 1997 caldecott honor book more paperback, 40 pages. Size of the book is quite large which make the illustrations look gorgeous. It is actually a work of great art than telling of a biography.
A simple and stunningly illustrated, a very short biography of galileo. Along with it is the definitive translation, plus essays from six of the worlds great galileo scholars. Thanks to the library of congress, levenger press brings you a fullsize and truecolor facsimile of that book, the starry messenger, from one of the rare copies with fully intact pages. Explore our editors picks for the best kids books of the month. Sis tells his story in language as simple as a fairy tale, in pictures as rich and tightly woven as a tapestry, and in galileos own words, written more than 350 years ago and still resonant with truth. Hessler, peter machamer, david marshall miller, paul needham and eileen reeves.
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