Archimedes : Mathematical Genius of the Ancient World by Mary Gow (2005, Library Binding)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherEnslow Publishing, LLC

ISBN-100766025020

ISBN-139780766025028

eBay Product ID (ePID)44184082

Product Key Features

Book TitleArchimedes : Mathematical Genius of the Ancient World

Number of Pages128 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2005

TopicBiography & Autobiography / Science & Technology, Mathematics / General

IllustratorYes

GenreJuvenile Nonfiction

AuthorMary Gow

Book SeriesGreat Minds of Science Ser.

FormatLibrary Binding

Dimensions

Item Height0.5 in

Item Weight16 Oz

Item Length9.3 in

Item Width7.7 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceElementary/High School

LCCN2004-028480

ReviewsBecause more information has survived about Archimedes's contributions than about his life, most of this book wisely focuses on his mathematical observations 22 centuries ago. Descriptions of Syracuse and Alexandria, cities that influenced his social and educational development, introduce readers to ancient Greek society and give them a fuller understanding of the importance of Archimedes's discoveries. The next chapters describe the significance of his work regarding levers, buoyancy, geometry, and pi; and of such inventions as the pulley and Archimedes's screw. The legendary "Eureka!" moment involving the metallic composition of the king's crown and a chapter devoted to the man's fondness for mathematical puzzles enliven text, which is composed mainly of short, declarative sentences. Footnotes are appropriately referenced, and citations from primary sources include the writings of Plutarch and Cicero. Differentiation is made between factually recorded accounts and those attributed to legend. Good-quality, black-and-white illustrations add information to the clear text, which is presented in large font. Three activities encourage student inquiry. With few other titles available for this audience, this entry in the series could be especially useful for students requesting books about ancient history or mathematicians., School Library Journal December 2005

Dewey Edition22

Grade FromFifth Grade

Number of Volumes1 vol.

Educational LevelHigh School, Elementary School

Grade ToSixth Grade

Dewey Decimal510/.92 B

SynopsisThis book offers a look at one of the greatest minds of the ancient world. An original and profound thinker, Archimedes was a mathematician, a physicist, a mechanical engineer, and an inventor. He is most famous for proving the law of the lever and inventing the compound pulley.

LC Classification NumberQA29.A7G68 2005