The Librarian Who Measured the Earth -- Kathryn Lasky

<b>A perfect introduction to mathematical concepts for young readers, written by a Newbery honor-winning author </b><br> 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.<br><br><b>Author:</b> Kathryn Lasky<br><b>Publisher:</b> Little, Brown Books for Young Readers<br><b>Published:</b> 09/01/1994<br><b>Pages:</b> 48<br><b>Binding Type:</b> Hardcover<br><b>Weight:</b> 1.11lbs<br><b>Size:</b> 11.60h x 8.55w x 0.47d<br><b>ISBN:</b> 9780316515269<br><b>Audience:</b> Ages 4-8<br><br><b>Accelerated Reader:</b><br><b>Reading Level:</b> 5.8<br><b>Point Value:</b> 0.5<br><b>Interest Level:</b> Lower Grade<br><b>Quiz #/Name: </b>17324 / Librarian Who Measured the Earth<br><br><br><b>Review Citation(s): </b><br><i>School Library Journal</i> 09/01/1994 pg. 209<br><i>Booklist</i> 11/01/1994 pg. 494<br><i>Publishers Weekly</i> 07/25/1994 pg. 55<br><i>Kirkus Review - Children</i> 08/15/1994 pg. 1131<br><i>Hornbook Guide to Children</i> 07/01/1994 pg. 117 - Recommended, Satisfactory<br><i>ALA Notable Children's Books</i> 04/01/1995 pg. 1411<br><i>SLJ's Best Books</i> 12/01/1994 pg. 24<br><i>Booklist</i> 12/01/2003 pg. 679<br><p><b>About the Au