Rocky Road to Galileo

Full of fantastic facts and information that will engage children from beginning to end.  Colorful images bring alive science and introduce Galileo to a younger audience.

Rocky Road to Galileo is third in a series of stories that tell of Harriet, a tortoise, and Milton, a cat, as they journey in a time machine to "see all the important events in the history of science." This book covers the period between the Islamic Golden Age and Galileo. This book reminds me very much of the old Mr. Peabody and Sherman cartoon show. Rather than being told in straight literary form, the story is told both through story and through informational sheets about famous scientists and what they are known for. This is a cute series that provides just enough to get a young reader interested enough to ask more questions. 

Thank you NetGalley and Lion Children's for the opportunity to read an advance reader copy.

This book is the third in a series but can be read/looked at alone. The story is sweet and there’s  a surprising amount of detail and information packed in. 
A great starting point for children who are interested in Galileo or the Islamic golden age....it will inevitably whet their appetite for more on the subject. I plan to advise that this would be appropriate for an educational setting.
I was given a ARC by NetGalley, all opinions are my own.