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4) Archimedes
Author
Publisher
Bookwright
Pub. Date
c1991
Language
English
Description
Examines the life, discoveries, and contributions of the ancient Greek mathematician who introduced mechanics, mathematical formulas, and experimental science.
Author
Language
English
Description
The complete works of antiquity's great geometer appear here in a highly accessible English translation by a distinguished scholar. Remarkable for his range of thought and his mastery of treatment, Archimedes addressed such topics as the famous problems of the ratio of the areas of a cylinder and an inscribed sphere; the measurement of a circle; the properties of conoids, spheroids, and spirals; and the quadrature of the parabola. This edition offers...
Author
Language
English
Description
This is the captivating story of mathematics' greatest ever idea: calculus. Without it, there would be no computers, no microwave ovens, no GPS, and no space travel. But before it gave modern man almost infinite powers, calculus was behind centuries of controversy, competition, and even death. Taking us on a thrilling journey through three millennia, professor Steven Strogatz charts the development of this seminal achievement from the days of Aristotle...
Author
Language
English
Description
A rock sinks in the water. A hot air balloon floats in the air. Many objects float and sink. But what makes them move this way? And how do people use floating and sinking in their lives? Read this book to find out! Learn all about matter, energy, and forces in the Exploring Physical Science series, part of the Lightning Bolt Books collection. With high-energy designs, exciting photos, and fun text, Lightning Bolt Books bring nonfiction topics to life!...
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"A rubber duck floats in the tub. A rock sinks to the bottom of a lake. Why do some objects float and others sink? Find out in this series about materials and their properties. Informative, at-level text and engaging photos help readers understand the differences between objects that sink and float"--
Author
Publisher
Enslow Publishers
Pub. Date
c2010
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.9 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
"A biography of ancient Greek mathematician Archimedes, who invented the compound pulley and other machines. His contributions to mathematics included devising the formulas for the surface and volume of a sphere"--Provided by publisher.