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Archimedes And The Door Of Science: Immortals Of Science

Archimedes And The Door Of Science: Immortals Of Science

Bendick, Jeanne

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ISBN10: 1258014882
ISBN13: 9781258014889
Publisher: Literary Licensing Llc
Published: May 9 2011
Pages: 154
Weight: 0.88
Height: 0.50 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Archimedes and the Door of Science is a non-fiction book written by Jeanne Bendick. It is a part of the Immortals of Science series and is aimed at children between the ages of 9-12. The book tells the story of Archimedes, who is widely regarded as one of the greatest mathematicians and scientists of all time.The book begins with a brief introduction to ancient Greece and the life of Archimedes. It then goes on to explore his many contributions to science and mathematics, including his famous principle of buoyancy, the Archimedes screw, and his work on levers and pulleys.The author also delves into Archimedes' personal life, his relationships with other scholars, and his involvement in the defense of Syracuse during the Second Punic War. The book concludes with a discussion of Archimedes' legacy and his impact on modern science and technology.Throughout the book, Bendick uses clear and engaging language to explain complex scientific concepts in a way that is accessible to young readers. She also includes illustrations and diagrams to help illustrate these concepts and bring Archimedes' story to life.Overall, Archimedes and the Door of Science is an informative and engaging book that introduces children to the life and work of one of history's greatest scientists.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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