This dual picture book biography of Galileo Galilei and Antonie van Leeuwenhoek makes you look at their lives in new ways by telling their stories in parallel. Both revolutionized science by making lenses that revealed wonders people had never seen before, Galileo with telescopes, and Antonie with microscopes. Both needed mathematics and precision to perfect their lenses, and this lovely book illustrates the scientific processes each used, the difficulties in gaining acceptance, and the opposite reactions from the world around them. A fresh perspective on these scientists who brought the world new perspectives. – Sondra Eklund, Mathical Selection Committee
An illustrated picture book of early scientists Antonie van Leeuwenhoek and Galileo Galilei, who used similar observation tools but saw the world very differently, their discoveries leading to innovations in both microscopes and telescopes.
– Book description from publisher