Edwin Hubble

Edwin Hubble is the man who discovered that our galaxy, the Milky Way, is just one of many galaxies in the universe. He also discovered that the universe was expanding. As a result of these discoveries, Hubble became an international celebrity, and is remembered today as one of the great minds of science.

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This revised edition of Edwin Hubble: Discoverer of Galaxies, from the Great Minds of Science series, is a good biography of one of the great astronomers. The author provides both a look at the astronomical discoveries of Hubble and something of his personal life. In addition to its biographical aspect, the book provides a chronology of Hubbles life and offers a glossary, suggestions for further reading, and Internet addresses of interest. The volume is also well indexed.
RL
Grades
5-6
IL
Grades
5-12+
GRL
Z
Details:
Product type: Library Bound Book
ISBN: 978-0-7660-2791-6
Author: Claire L. Datnow
Copyright: 2008
Reading Level: Grades 5-6
Interest Level: Grades 5-12+
GRL: Z
Dewey: 520.92
Pages: 128
Dimensions: 6 1/2" x 9 1/4"
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