Book 1 – Galileo’s Points of Light in the Night Sky

Cover of the book 'Dr. K’s Portal Through Time: Galileo’s Points of Light in the Night Sky' by Dr. Katherine E.A. Korkidis, illustrated by Emilie B. Nuñez. The illustration depicts a historical scene where Galileo, an elderly man with a white beard, sits at a wooden desk, examining an open book while explaining something to two young time-traveling characters. A boy in a blue vest holds a telescope, while a girl in a light blue dress listens attentively. The background features a large window revealing a starry night sky, hinting at the book’s theme of astronomy and discovery. A red banner at the top displays the series title, reinforcing the time-travel adventure aspect.

Book 1 – Galileo’s Points of Light in the Night Sky

Authors & Illustrator

Author:

Dr. Katherine E.A.
Korkidis
Second Place Book Award

Second Place Award

Fiction - Juvenile - Science & Nature

Description

Join Jennifer and Daniel in a thrilling journey back to 1631, where they meet Galileo, witness his astronomical discoveries, test their problem-solving skills, and explore the cosmos. In Galileo’s Points of Light in the Night Sky, the first book of the captivating Dr. K’s Portal Through Time series, Jennifer, a vivacious 10-year-old, and her intellectually curious 8-year-old brother, Daniel, embark on an exceptional voyage through the annals of time. Guided by the enigmatic and brilliant scientist, Dr. K, they are transported to the heyday of Renaissance Italy, straight into the workshop of the iconic astronomer, Galileo Galilei.