Measuring the Earth: Eratosthenes and His Celestial Geometry (Great Minds of Ancient Science and Math)
by Mary Gow
Chronicles Eratosthenes' life and his innovative use of geometry to estimate the circumference of the Earth in ancient times.
About This Book
This book profiles Eratosthenes, an ancient Greek scholar known for his work in science and mathematics.
It explores his method for calculating the Earth's size using observations of the sun and basic geometry.
The narrative places his achievements within the broader context of ancient scientific thought.
Readers learn how early thinkers approached questions about the natural world with limited tools.
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