Galileo! Galileo!

Students of the history of space exploration are in for a wild ride, as Galileo himself steps in to narrate a vivid account of the Jupiter probe that was named for him... Propelled by its dramatic twists and graphic format, this makes a strong bid to launch younger middle grade readers into a continuing fascination with the space program. - School Library Journal
Galileo! Galileo! introduces children to NASA's mission to Jupiter. Its colorful spreads and clear diagrams recap half a century of aeronautics research and space missions... The book is narrated in an informal, witty style by Galileo Galilei, the seventeenth century Italian astronomer who gave the mission its name... Heavenly bodies and other inanimate objects also get a chance to speak, while modern characters are drawn in a style that's the Jetsons meets the Muppets... Ideal for classroom use or parent-child reading. Galileo! Galileo! brings space travel down to earth through comics. - Foreword Reviews
As informative as it is entertaining in organization and presentation, Galileo! Galileo! will prove to be an immediate and enduringly popular addition to school and community library Science collections for young readers. - The Midwest Book Review