The Librarian Who Measured the Earth
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1994 · Est. 19 min read-aloud

The Librarian Who Measured the Earth

By Kathryn Lasky, Kevin Hawkes (Illustrator)

Discover how a Greek philosopher measured the Earth's size.

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48 pages· 2,359 words· Est. 19 min read-aloud
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Journey into the ancient world with Eratosthenes, the Greek philosopher who dared to measure the Earth's circumference. Explore his groundbreaking methods and the vibrant world of early science. Will his calculations stand the test of time? Perfect for young minds curious about the origins of geography and mathematics, this illustrated biography invites readers to uncover the secrets of a pioneering thinker. Dive into a tale of discovery and innovation that has fascinated generations.

From the publisher

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.

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
48
Words
2,359
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD940L
Themes & topics
Books about historyBooks about mathBooks about EarthBooks about science and technologyBooks about books and libraries
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.8
F&P level
~V
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
17324
Publication
Published
September 1, 1994
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780316515269

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