- Book
- 53 pages
- Level: all audiences — younger readers. Click here for other resources for younger readers.
A brief biography of Blessed Nicolas Steno, written by Thomas Salerno, illustrated by Dillon Wheelock and published in 2024 by Word on Fire Votive. Steno was a pioneering scientist in the areas of both anatomy and geology who converted to Catholicism and became a bishop.
Journey into the exciting life of Nicolas Steno, the father of geology whose passion for truth led him to groundbreaking scientific discovery and a deep religious devotion. Interwoven into this biography of a scientist and Catholic bishop is the story of fossils and the hidden history of the earth beneath our feet. With an extensive glossary of scientific terms and delightful field-guide sketches, this beautifully crafted book will inspire any young person eager to learn about the natural world and its Creator.
