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.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Published: 09/01/1994
ISBN: 9780316515269
Pages: 48
Weight: 1.11lbs
Size: 11.60h x 8.55w x 0.47d

Review Citations: School Library Journal 09/01/1994 pg. 209
Booklist 11/01/1994 pg. 494
Publishers Weekly 07/25/1994 pg. 55
Kirkus Review - Children 08/15/1994 pg. 1131
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/1994 pg. 117 - Recommended, Satisfactory
ALA Notable Children's Books 04/01/1995 pg. 1411
SLJ's Best Books 12/01/1994 pg. 24
Booklist 12/01/2003 pg. 679

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 17324 / Librarian Who Measured the Earth
Reading Level: 5.8 / Interest Level: Lower Grade / Point Value: 0.5