The Librarian Who Measured the Earth

The Librarian Who Measured the Earth

The Librarian Who Measured the Earth

The Librarian Who Measured the Earth

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Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780316515269
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Publication date: 09/01/1994
Edition description: 1st ed
Pages: 48
Sales rank: 235,557
Product dimensions: 8.88(w) x 11.25(h) x 0.50(d)
Lexile: AD940L (what's this?)
Age Range: 4 - 8 Years

About the Author

Kathryn Lasky has written a variety of books for children, including fiction, picture books, and many nonfiction books. She is the author of the Guardians of Ga'Hoole series and several titles in the Dear America series, and her book Sugaring Time was awarded a Newbery Honor in 1983. In 1986 she received the Washington Post-Children's Book Guild Award for the body of her nonfiction work.

Kevin Hawkes has written and illustrated many books for young readers, including Library Lion and Then the Troll Heard a Squeak. In illustrating The Librarian Who Measured the Earth, he was inspired by the Greek landscape and light, as well as the challenge of bringing a subject like ancient history to life. Kevin lives with his wife and children in Southern Maine.
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