The Librarian Who Measured the Earth

About this book

A perfect introduction to mathematical concepts for young readers, written by a Newbery honor-winning author! This colorfully illustrated biography of the Greek philosopher and scientist Eratosthenes, who compiled the first geography book and accurately measured the globe's circumference, is just right for budding mathematicians, scientists, historians, and librarians! Filled with fascinating details about Eratosthenes's world (and in print since 1994), kids are sure to flip through the pages time and again.

Details

Format

Hardcover

ISBN-13

9780316515269

Publisher

Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

Published

September 1, 1994

Pages

48

Weight

17.8 oz

Subject

Juvenile Nonfiction