The Librarian Who Measured the Earth - Kathryn Lasky (School And Library)
Product Details
- Barcode
- 9780316515269
- Department
- Books
- Released
- 1 Sep 1994
- Supply Source
- UK
Book
- Binding
- School And Library
- Publisher
- Little Brown & Co
- Language
- English
- Number of Pages
- 48
- Dimensions
- 292 x 222 x 19mm (476g)
Annotation
- A colorfully illustrated biography of the Greek philosopher and scientist Eratosthenes follows his life as he becomes Alexandria's chief librarian, writes the first geography book, and accurately measures the globe's circumference.
Summary
A perfect introduction to mathematical concepts for young
readers, written by a Newbery honor-winning author!
Easy Non Fiction
- General Subject
- Juvenile Grades 2-3 Ages 7-8
- BISAC Subject 1
- Juvenile Fiction / Historical / Ancient Civilizations
- BIC Classification 1
- Biography: general
- Library Subject 1
- Astronomy, Greek; Juvenile literature.
- Library Subject 2
- Geography, Ancient; Juvenile literature.
- Library Subject 3
- Geographers; Greece; Biography; Juvenile literature.
- Dewey Classification
- 520/.92
Author Bio
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.