Sidney Rosen
Born in 1916
Children's
Mystery
Sidney Rosen was a professor emeritus of astronomy at UI from 1958 to 1994.
Born into a Jewish family in Boston's West End, he co-authored mystery novels with his wife Dorothy, featuring a Jewish immigrant in 1930s Boston.
Rosen is known for his children's science books, particularly "Galileo and the Magic Numbers," published in 1958 and still widely available.
His work spans both fiction and non-fiction, with a focus on science education for young readers.
Rosen's diverse writing career demonstrates his ability to communicate complex ideas across different genres and age groups.
