Archimedes and the door of science
Title:
Archimedes and the door of science
Author:
Bendick, Jeanne.
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Edition:
[Slightly revised].
Physical Description:
ix, 142 pages : illustrations, maps ; 22 cm
Summary:
A biography of one of the important scientists of ancient Greece, and an explanation of his contributions to physics, astronomy, and mathematics.
General Note:
"Biography of one of the important scientists of ancient Greece, and an explanation of his contributions to physics, astronomy, and mathematics"--Title page verso.
Includes index.
Language:
English
Contents:
Who was Archimedes? -- The world of Archimedes -- Alexandria! -- Archimedes and his lever -- Archimedes and King Heiro's crown -- Archimedes and astronomy -- Archimedes and mathematics -- The measurement of a circle -- Archimedes and numbers -- Archimedes and the centers of gravity -- The sphere and the cylinder -- The war machines of Archimedes -- The end of Archimedes -- No end to Archimedes -- Archimedes' writings.
Program Information:
MG 3.0 Accelerated Reader AR 6.9 120348.
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ISBN:
9781883937126
Format :
Book
