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| Genre/Form: | Juvenile literature Biography Juvenile literature |
|---|---|
| Named Person: | Johannes Kepler; Johannes Kepler; Johannes Kepler; Johannes Kepler |
| Material Type: | Biography, Elementary and junior high school |
| Document Type: | Book |
| All Authors / Contributors: |
James R Voelkel |
| ISBN: | 0195116801 9780195116809 |
| OCLC Number: | 41347016 |
| Description: | 141 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. |
| Contents: | The comet -- Sidebar: Copernicus's Model of Retrograde Motion -- The secret of the universe -- Sidebar: Platonic solids -- The new astronomy -- Sidebar: Uraniborg Observatory -- Sidebar: Kepler's first two laws -- The harmony of the world -- Sidebar: Kepler's third law -- Witch trial -- The dream -- Epilogue. |
| Series Title: | Oxford portraits in science. |
| Responsibility: | James R. Voelkel. |
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<br>"Readable biography... Excellent boxed sections explain the astronomer's three Laws of Planetary Motion with clear diagrams.... Enhanced with fascinating and informative reproductions, including facsimiles of Kepler's writings.... An enjoyable introduction to a complex scientific life."--SchoolLibrary Journal<p><br>"Intriguing biography... Voelkel weaves the many strands of Kepler's story into an intricate and satisfying narrative.... A fine addition to both science and biography collections."--Booklist<p><br>"An excellent addition to the series... Voelkel's book ... should appeal to younger readers and flows smoothly from one topic to another. The many illustrations add to the narrative.... I recommend the book highly for school and public libraries."--Science Books & Films<p><br>"I was quickly drawn into the story and enjoyed reading it for relaxation.... A well-written summary of Kepler's life and times, full of insight, and a delight to read."--Planetarian<p><br>"Written by a top scholar, the biography examines the personality of its subject as well as the thought process leading to his discoveries."--Curriculum Administrator<p><br>"Admirable book ... shows true mastery of a subject ... exemplary in the way it emphasizes originality of achievement ... The book is exemplary also in its narration and presentation. It is beautifully illustrated.... Also offers much of great value for older historians of science."--Journal for theHistory of Astronomy<p><br> Read more...
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