--- product_id: 11964104 title: "Who Was Galileo?" price: "€ 10.95" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.pt/products/11964104-who-was-galileo store_origin: PT region: Portugal --- # Who Was Galileo? **Price:** € 10.95 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Who Was Galileo? - **How much does it cost?** € 10.95 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pt](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/11964104-who-was-galileo) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Who Was Galileo? [Demuth, Patricia Brennan, Who HQ, O'Brien, John] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Who Was Galileo? Review: Love these books - My son is loving this whole series of books! He is 11 and really enjoys learning about the people in the books. They are fun, educational and easy to read! Review: Interesting read for fourth graders. - Another great book for fourth graders. This book follows the same format as others in the series, including a timeline. These short reads give a lot of information for kids. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #13,896 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #3 in Children's Renaissance Books #8 in Children's Europe Books #23 in Children's Science & Technology Biographies | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (1,867) | | Dimensions | 5.31 x 0.25 x 7.63 inches | | Edition | DGS | | Grade level | 3 - 7 | | ISBN-10 | 0448479850 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0448479859 | | Item Weight | 4.2 ounces | | Language | English | | Part of series | Who Was? | | Print length | 112 pages | | Publication date | February 5, 2015 | | Publisher | Penguin Workshop | | Reading age | 7 - 11 years, from customers | ## Images ![Who Was Galileo? - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81qw8PnGECL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Love these books *by A***D on February 27, 2025* My son is loving this whole series of books! He is 11 and really enjoys learning about the people in the books. They are fun, educational and easy to read! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Interesting read for fourth graders. *by M***F on April 25, 2025* Another great book for fourth graders. This book follows the same format as others in the series, including a timeline. These short reads give a lot of information for kids. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Inspiring Biography for Children *by A***S on September 25, 2025* Who Was…? biography series for middle grade fascinates with the story of Galileo – the father of modern science who proved Copernicus’ theory that Sun doesn’t circle the Earth. Galileo Galilei (1564-1642) was born in Pisa, Italy. His father was a musician who also wrote books about music theory. There were strict rules even for composing. His father liked to question those strict rules. And that’s something that Galileo learned from his father to question in search of truth. From childhood, Galileo was very curious, taking apart machines to see how they worked. He even invented some toys. He also liked music and drawing. During his time, very few people attended university. His father was determined to give his smart son the best possible education. In 1581, Galileo enrolled at University of Pisa, where he liked to argue about ideas. His classmates nicknamed him “the Wrangler.” He poured himself into study of math. He noticed that a pendulum swinging wide and fast takes the same amount of time to go back and forth as when it slows nearly to a stop. At nineteen, he’d discovered a mathematical law. He was the first one to use a scientific method. Thus, he is known as the father of modern science. After four years, he left university without any degree. He returned home which was now Florence, where his family lived. He privately taught math and gave lectures. Meanwhile, he continued to do his own research. He was interested in nature and how the energy and water worked. It led him to invent a water pump which helped farmers irrigate their crops. Later, he invented a scale and published a book about it. Word spread out about his outstanding work, and he was offered a job in mathematics as professor at University of Pisa. But the thinking here was still too restricted for him. Then, came a position at University of Padua which was a much better fit for him as it was a freethinking place. His brilliant reputation continued to grow. In 1957, he invented compass. Then, thermometer. In 1609, he heard of a spyglass being invented. He set to work to make his own spyglass. After improving his own telescope, he turned it toward the heavens and observed it. He uncovered an outstanding number of heavenly secrets. His next book made him famous all over Europe. He also secured a patron - Grand Duke Cosimo II Medici. Thus, he was able to leave his job in Padua and return to Florence where he could fully dedicate himself to research. After observing the sky, he proved what Copernicus noticed in 1543 that it’s the earth that moves and not the sun. The attacks against him grew as he continued to make findings that clashed with old ideas. He was silenced by the Church and later charged with heresy at the age of seventy. He spent the rest of his life under house arrest and was never to publish another book. What restored his spirit was going back to studying motion. He invented a better clock. His last book about motion and matter was smuggled to Holland in 1638 where it was published and became important groundwork for future scientists, including Isaac Newton. This biography epitomizes a man who, because of his curious mind and constant questioning, was able to discover so much like Leonardo da Vinci before him. This illustrated biography for young readers, ages 7-11, is presented in a relatable way, with simple sentences, and insightful inserts. ## Frequently Bought Together - Who Was Galileo? - Who Was Albert Einstein? --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.pt/products/11964104-who-was-galileo](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/11964104-who-was-galileo) --- *Product available on Desertcart Portugal* *Store origin: PT* *Last updated: 2026-04-23*