Archimedes and the Door to Science brings to life the ancient Greek mathematician who enriched mathematics and all branches of science. Against the backdrop of Archimedes' life and culture, the author discusses the man's work, his discoveries and the knowledge later based upon it. The simple, often humorous, illustrations and diagrams greatly enhance the text. Students will be introduces to the concepts of: Physics: Forces, Density and Buoyancy, Work, Energy, Machines, Lever Ancient Greece Math: Circles, Three-dimensional objects, Volume, Large numbers, Area Center of Gravity Astronomy Early War Machines. Good read-aloud

Author: Jeanne Bendick.  Ages 10-up.