2 Bk Peter Sis Starry Messenger Galileo Galilei & Madlenka New York City

Description: 2 Bk Peter Sis Starry Messenger Galileo Galilei & Madlenka New York City EBay has limited the number of "identical" books that will appear in their "Best Match" search for any one seller. In order to see all of the BOOKS I have up for bids, please select ANY search sorting OTHER THAN "Best Match". Starry Messenger: Galileo Galilei by Peter Sis Hardback 36 pages Picture Book, (2000) "If they had seen what we see, they would have judged as we judge." -- Galileo Galilei In every age there are courageous people who break with tradition to explore new ideas and challenge accepted truths. Galileo Galilei was just such a man--a genius--and the first to turn the telescope to the skies to map the heavens. In doing so, he offered objective evidence that the earth was not the fixed center of the universe but that it and all the other planets revolved around the sun. Galileo kept careful notes and made beautiful drawings of all that he observed. Through his telescope he brought the starts down to earth for everyone to see. By changing the way people saw the galaxy, Galileo was also changing the way they saw themselves and their place in the universe. This was very exciting, but to some to some it was deeply disturbing. Galileo has upset the harmonious view of heaven and earth that had been accepted since ancient times. He had turned the world upside down. In this amazing new book, Peter Sís employs the artist's lens to give us an extraordinary view of the life of Galileo Galilei. Sís tells his story in language as simple as a fairy tale, in pictures as rich and tightly woven as a tapestry, and in Galileo's own words, written more than 350 years ago and still resonant with truth. This title has Common Core connections. Madlenka by Peter Sís Hardcover 48 pages (2000) A trip around a city block is like a trip around the world! Peeking out through a die-cut window on the jacket, Madlenka invites the reader to enter her world. And what a world it is! On the surface, it looks like an ordinary city block, but as we meet Madlenka's neighbors -- the French baker, the Indian news vendor, the Italian ice-cream man, the Latin American grocer, a retired opera singer from Germany, an African American school friend, and the Asian shopkeeper -- and look through die-cut windows to the images and memories they have carried from old country to new, we can see that Madlenka's block is as richly varied as its inhabitants. And why is Madlenka going around the block, jumping for joy? Her tooth is loose, and she wants everyone to know! I do NOT use "Stock Photos". Every item I sell has an individual scanned picture so you can see what you are REALLY getting. This is a previously owned lot in good condition; with worn edges, has clean & complete texts & good binding. I have other COOKBOOKS up for bids as well as other books and will happily combine shipping to reduce postage costs for the bidder. I combine shipping. Check out my auctions, maybe you'll find something you didn't know you needed. ********************************************************************************* Shipping charges: If the item is not as advertised, I will pay return shipping. Item condition: Upon receipt by the seller, item must be in the same condition as shown in its pictures. Buyer can re-use the packing materials & the original mailing box. Restocking fee: There is a $1 restocking fee unless the item was wrongly described. Refund: Money will be refunded upon receipt of item. Listing and template services provided by inkFrog

Price: 9.99 USD

Location: Arab, Alabama

End Time: 2025-01-22T08:00:06.000Z

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