Close Up and Far Out

A Tale of Two Perspectives: The Microscope and The Telescope

Two natural philosophers—now known as scientists—used similar tools but saw the world very differently. Antonie van Leeuwenhoek looked close-up at drops of water, while Galileo Galilei looked far out into the universe. This captivating book tells the parallel stories of how their discoveries shook the foundations of human understanding.

Featuring an engagingly graphic treatment, this narrative explores the innovations in both microscopes and telescopes that allowed humanity to see the invisible and the infinite. It is a celebration of curiosity that will inspire future scientists to keep asking questions.

Key Features:

• Award-Winning Content: Winner of the 2025 Mathical Honor Book (Grades 3-5) and the 2025 Eureka! Silver Award.
• Graphic Format: The visually engaging, graphic-style storytelling makes complex history accessible and exciting for young readers.
• Scientific History: detailed the crucial moment when observation changed science forever, linking the worlds of biology and astronomy.