The librarian who measured the earth /

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by Lasky, Kathryn.
[ 01. English Non Fiction ] Authors: Hawkes, Kevin,--ill. Published by : Joy Street Books, (Boston :) Physical details: 48 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm. Subject(s): Eratosthenes. | Astronomy, Greek. | Geography, Ancient. | Geographers --Greece --Biography. | Astronomers --Greece --Biography. | Geographers. | Earth --Figure --Measurement. | Earth. Year : 1994 01. English Non Fiction Item type : 01. English Non Fiction
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Englewood School Space 520 LAS Available

Includes bibliographical references (p. 48).

Describes the life and work of Eratosthenes, the Greek geographer and astronomer who accurately measured the circumference of the Earth.