A book that makes learning fun presents material in an engaging manner, encourages readers to think strategically, or models critical thinking and discovery.
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captivating biography of Archimedes
Archimedes and the Door to Science (Living History Library)
by Jeanne Bendick This well written and intriguing biography of Archimedes interweaves principles of math and science with history of the ancient Greeks. Describing one of the greatest mathematicians of all time, the story captures a child’s interest in buoyancy, geometry, and simple machines. Young readers will want to investigate more for themselves, and they will long remember Archimedes’ “Eureka!” ![]() Topic: history Age Level: elementary You'll use it occasionally This math-mom.com review was last updated on Dec 29, 2005. |
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