Module 7: Starry Messenger

Module 7: Starry Messenger

Book Summary

- This book shared the life of Galileo. It used many artistic images and the book is short in content; however, straight to the point. It gives the details of how Galileo influenced our society and the different milestones he reached in his life before death.

APA Reference

- Sís, P. (2012). Starry messenger: a book depicting the life of a famous scientist, mathematician, astronomer, philosopher, physicist, Galileo Galilei. New York: Square Fish/Farrar, Straus, Giroux.

Impressions

- This book was not too long and shared an overall idea of Galileo's life. The art used in the books were very nice and eye catching. The book provided information about his life without moving away from the way he contributed to society.

Professional Review

- R., S. (1997). Starry Messenger: Galileo Galilei. Horn Book Magazine, 73(1), 79-80.

Library Use 

- Important people in history, Have students select books of people who have impacted our history in a certain time. Have students read their books and talk about what they learned about the people they read about. Share with classmates and have discussions.