Johannes Kepler (Sower Series)

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Johannes Kepler considered his vast scientific studies as another way of looking into God's magnificent creation. He often became so excited with his discoveries that he would write songs of praise to God along with recording his findings in his scientific journals!

In all of history there has never been another man like Johannes Kepler. A listing of his many accomplishments could not do justice to the exciting facts of his life.

He was born in Imperial Free City of Weilder Stadt, Stuttgart region of Germany.  His lifespan was 1571-1630.  He graduated from the University of Tubingen and was named a teacher there at age 23.  He married Barbara Muller by whom he had five children.

Paperback - 202 pages, by John Hudson Tiner

5th - 8th Grades

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