Books like The librarian who measured the earth by Kathryn Lasky
The book offers a colorful, illustrated biography of Eratosthenes, the Greek philosopher and scientist best known for creating the first systematic geography book and for accurately calculating the Earth’s circumference. It presents his life, works, and scientific achievements in a way that is accessible and engaging for young readers.
First publish date: 1994
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Biography
Authors: Kathryn Lasky
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