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This is a book about the life and work of Archimedes, the Greek mathemetician, a book designed particularly for students in home school situations but interesting for any young reader.

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  • Reading level: Young Adult
  • Paperback: 160 pages
  • Publisher: Bethlehem Books; Revised edition (October 1995)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1883937124
  • ISBN-13: 978-1883937126
  • Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #15,643 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Useful AND Entertaining - a rare mix, May 30, 2003
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I just got done reading this aloud to my homeschooled 6th grade twins. What a treasure! The author weaves together mathematical and scientific principles into a delightful story format. My kids had no trouble understanding the well-illustrated concepts.

We used this book in our unit study on Ancient Greece. It just so happened, that during the reading, our Science lesson was on the six simple machines, a few of which Archimedes was the founder! As if all this isn't enough, my children took away with them an interesting outlook. We take the principles such as the center of gravity, buoyancy, pi, exponents, all that we know about geometry, etc. for granted. It's so much a part of our lives. This book helped us to imagine a time when these concepts were yet to be uncovered, an exciting time in the development of applied science and technology. It also helped us see Archimedes as a real man, and not just another boring scientist to learn about.

Even though my kids are homeschooled, they moan and groan about their work just like any other kids. This book was still able to capture them. It was a great selection that complemented our studies very well, and was a good investment of time and money.

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61 of 62 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars An Exceptionally Written Book!, November 29, 1999
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As a blind buy, but still needing an upper-elementary level book on Archimedes, I was more than happily surprised to see what an absolute gem this book was! Well written, easily understood, yet not too basic, the author weaves and explains scientific and mathematical principles in a story-like form that entranced my homeschooled fifth-grader. This is one he'll want to read over and over--not a book he felt he "had" to read. I highly recommend its purchase.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Do Not Hesitate to Buy This Book!, September 29, 2005
I have had an interest in buying this book for many years. It is recommended in virtually every reputable catalog. It just always seemed like when essential schoolbooks were purchased, it didn't make sense to purchase a book about just ONE person. Well, that was a gigantic mistake on my part. The accomplishments of Archimedes made him one of the most important founders of science. This captivating book tells the story of Archimedes life AND gives vivid imagery to his accomplishments through simple, effective text and delightful illustrations. From my 3rd grader to my 10th grader, they all eagerly finished the book with enthusiastic comprehension. Of course, the "Eureka" story stood out to all, but other concepts such as levers and water displacement were covered in a way that brought clarity to those scientific principles. So this book is not about one man, but a plethora of important scientific observations.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great classroom resources
I plan to use this in my 5th grade classroom. We focus on Ancient Greece and it is accessible and filled with useful information.
Published 2 months ago by Philadelphia Teacher

5.0 out of 5 stars Permit me to rave a bit about this book
This book is engaging and funny, smart and clever, profound and simple. It may be the best book I have read this year, because even though written for young readers, it is packed... Read more
Published 12 months ago by M. Heiss

5.0 out of 5 stars Good Math/Thinking Introduction
This book has a lot of good information about how math concepts were discovered over time by Archmedes. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Ed Book Reader

5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful read!
This book is about Archimedes' life. He found out how to measure a circle and the principle of buoyancy... Read more
Published on August 17, 2007

5.0 out of 5 stars Great little book
My 12 year old and then my wife have read this nifty little book before I got to read the father's day present. Read more
Published on July 4, 2007 by Lane Lee

5.0 out of 5 stars A combination of science and history
Placing scientific theory in historical context is a concept that sounds dreadful. My children loved it. They adore the comic stories of Archimedes. Read more
Published on March 12, 2007 by N. Brendlinger

4.0 out of 5 stars One of the Greats
Like others, I read this to my homeschooled children. After reading this book, I probably appreciated Archimedes more than they did. Read more
Published on November 24, 2006 by T. Leach

5.0 out of 5 stars The Illustrated Archimedes
Not only is this book an educational and interesting read, it also inspires investigation into Archimedian principles and inventions. Read more
Published on February 3, 2000 by P. Gardner

4.0 out of 5 stars greek scientist/Mathematician
Please print this, I wrote a review 12/29/99 and I don't see it in print: I read this book in Junior High School in December of 1965 ( so I guess "Archimedes was born in 287... Read more
Published on January 2, 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars greek scientist
I read a book by the same title when I was in Junior High school in December of 1965 I learned about Archimedes who was born in 287BC in Syracuse a little island off Sicily. Read more
Published on December 29, 1999

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