About This Book
A parent might reach for this book when their curious child is also a perfectionist who gets frustrated by making mistakes. This book is a perfect antidote, showing that even the greatest scientific minds in history were 'wrong' at first. It engagingly chronicles how our understanding of the solar system evolved, from believing the Earth was the center of everything to our current knowledge. By celebrating curiosity and perseverance, it reframes being wrong as a natural and essential part of learning. It's an excellent choice for a 7 to 10 year old to build resilience and show that changing your mind with new information is a sign of intelligence, not failure.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book mentions that Galileo was put under house arrest by church authorities for his scientific claims. The approach is historical and factual. It doesn't dwell on the emotional aspect but presents it as an obstacle he faced for his revolutionary ideas. The resolution is the eventual acceptance of his work, framing it as a triumph of scientific truth over dogmatic belief.
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