The Librarian Who Measured the Earth
Published: 2008
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"The Librarian Who Measured the Earth" by Kathryn Lasky tells the story of the remarkable life of Eratosthenes, a man who lived in ancient Alexandria. Employed as the chief librarian, he possess a passion for knowledge and discovery. Eratosthenes becomes captivated by the idea of measuring the Earth's circumference, inspired by the shadows cast by objects at different locations. With determination and ingenuity, he embarks on a journey that blends science, mathematics, and philosophy. Throughout the narrative, themes of curiosity, perseverance, and the pursuit of understanding the world around us are beautifully woven, making it a tale of inspiration for young readers. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book has been graded for interest at 6-10 years.
This book was published in 2008 by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers .
Kathryn Lasky was born in Indianapolis. She has two grown up children and now lives in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with her photographer husband Chris Knight. Paul Fleischman is the award-winning author of many books for children and young adults. His book "Joyful Noise: Poetry for Two Voices" won the Newbery Medal. Paul lives in California, USA. Kevin Hawkes is the illustrator of a number of popular books for children, including "Weslandia" for which he was Commended for the Kate Greenaway Medal. He lives with his family in Maine, USA.