16th & 17th Century

Books from 1560 to 1715 are arranged here in chronological order.

We begin with the newest Famous Men book:
Famous Men of the 16th & 17th Century
- 28 biographies from Queen Elizabeth I through King Louis XIV, 225 pages, dozens of historical paintings and illustrations. Written for students in grades 6-12.

Following this are books on Jamestown (1607)
and Plymouth & the Pilgrims (1620)
followed by biographies of Pascal, Rembrandt, Velasquez, William Penn, & Isaac Newton.

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	Famous Men of the 16th & 17th Century 28 biographies from Queen Elizabeth I (who came to the throne in 1560) through King Louis XIV who died in 1715. The 17th century was an age of...	$17.95 Add:
	Elizabeth I: The People's Queen We've long been fans of Chicago Review Press' "for Kids" series. Each of these includes not just excellent biographical sketches (and some very...	$16.95 Add:
	John Smith Escapes Again! Long before Harry Houdini thrilled the world with his impossible deeds, America produced an escape artist whose biography reads like an adventure...	$16.95 Add:
	Galileo for Kids Galileo, one of history's best-known scientists, is introduced in this illuminating activity book. Children will learn how Galileo's revolutionary...	$18.95 Add:
	Galileo's Leaning Tower Experiment - HB This is the HARDBACK edition. Galileo Galilei is one of the key figures in the history of science. One of his most famous exploits occurred when he...	$16.95 Add:
	Galileo's Leaning Tower Experiment - PB This is the PAPERBACK edition. Galileo Galilei is one of the key figures in the history of science. One of his most famous exploits occurred when he...	$7.95 Add:
	Galileo: The Genius Who Faced the Inquisition Galileo made the first effective use of the refracting telescope to discover important new facts about astronomy. His observations led him to support...	$6.95 Add:
	Starry Messenger: Galileo Galilei This book works on several different levels. The text gives a straightforward account of the life and accomplishments of Galileo. The illustrations...	$7.99 Add:
	Galileo and the Star Gazers (CD) Includes: * Archimedes and the Golden Crown * King Hieron's Challenge * Soldier and Scientist * Ptolemy vs. Copernicus * Tycho Brahe Scans the Skies...	$14.95 Add:
	The Siege The late 16th century is a neglected period in European history. American historians are anxious to get on to Jamestown and Plymouth. English...	$12.95 Add: