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Describes the life and work of eratosthenes, the greek geographer and astronomer who accurately measured the circumference of the earth. The librarian who measured the earth by anon, 9780316515269. The librarian who measured the earth by kathryn lasky, 1994, joy street books edition, in english 1st ed. A colorfully illustrated biography of the greek philosopher and scientist eratosthenes, who compiled the first geography book and accurately measured the globes circumference. This picture book covers the life of eratosthenes of cyrene, a geographer who estimated the circumference of the earth. Students read the librarian who measured the earth and simulate the work of erastosthenes. The unwritten wing of the library, for all its infinite magic and mystery, is in some ways a futile project. In this the librarian who measured the earth vocabulary worksheet, students respond to 5 matching and 5 crossword puzzle questions. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. This book talks about a curious and intelligent child who becomes the librarian who measured the earth. Jul 8, 2014 the librarian who measured the earth by kathyrn lasky, newbery honor author, ages 36. Young scholars use the method of eratosthenes and calculate the circumference of the earth. It is staffed with a full time professional librarian and part time library assistant. The librarian who measured the earth by kathryn lasky author kevin hawkes illustrator.
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Young scholars read the librarian who measured the earth and discuss ancient greece. This intelligent infant quickly grew into a curious youth, and eventually to a studious scholar with an. Find books like the librarian who measured the earth from the worlds largest community of readers. The librarian who measured the earth vocabulary worksheet for. April 22, 2015 is the 45th anniversary of earth day and will be celebrated around the world. The librarian who measured the earth by kathryn lasky. Working in small groups, they measure the circumference of smaller spheres and estimate the circumference of. Click to read more about the librarian who measured the earth by kathryn lasky.
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Kevin hawkes describes the life and work of eratosthenes, the greek geographer and astronomer who accurately measured the circumference of the earth. Some information is drawn from the story of science. The librarian who measured the earth great kids book about. Confessions of an angel in training angel in training grace lightborne skips school and goes straight to earth as a guardian hoping for a fast track to earning her. The librarian who measured the earth kindle edition by lasky, kathryn, hawkes, kevin. Or, at least, how it was done over 2000 years ago, in kathryn laskys the librarian who measured the earth the librarian is of course, eratosthenes airuhtosthuhneez, if the pronunciation guide in the book is to be trusted. A perfect introduction to mathematical concepts for young readers, written by a newbery honorwinning author. Students who love books and enjoy conducting research could consider a career in library science.
It is not known when he wrote his works, but they highlighted his abilities. In illustrating the librarian who measured the earth, he was inspired by the greek landscape and light, as well as the challenge of bringing a subject like ancient history to life. The library at alexandria was the greatest library on earth for over years. The librarian who measured the earth by kathryn lasky and kevin hawkes. Access thousands of highquality, free k12 articles, and create online assignments with them for your students. Hackwith the library of the unwritten 1 claire stories want to change, and it is a librarian s job to preserve them.
Over twothousand years ago, a very smart baby was born. Improve your students reading comprehension with readworks. The librarian who measured the earth is a book to share with students to show the amazing accomplishments that are waiting to be discovered, and questions waiting to be answered by those possessing a curious mind. These works and his great poetic abilities led the pharaoh ptolemy iii euergetes to seek to place him as a librarian at the library of alexandria in the year 245 bc. The librarian who measured the earth by kathryn lasky genre. To ask other readers questions about the librarian who measured the earth. Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide. This colorfully illustrated biography of the greek philosopher and scientist eratosthenes, who compiled the first geography book and accurately measured the. The librarian who measured the earth 1 science flashcards. A fabulous book to help your children understand that it was known information that the world was round at the time of christopher columbus is the librarian who measured the earth.
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