Eratosthenes Measured the Earth's Circumference (GM Kids Series 576 Book 191)
by David Ann
This book recounts how Eratosthenes calculated Earth's circumference using simple geometry and observations, highlighting an early milestone in science and mathematics.
About This Book
This book explores the story of Eratosthenes and his famous calculation of Earth's circumference.
It presents the historical context and the methods used in ancient times.
Readers learn how early scholars approached large-scale scientific questions.
The text highlights the significance of measurement and observation in early science.
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