Great Scientists: Nicolaus Copernicus

Description

Nicolaus Copernicus tells the story of this key scientific figure – covering his origins as the son of a merchant through his education in Poland and Italy, his work in astronomy and mathematics, the development of his theories about the Universe and his 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.