Click the Google Preview button to take a look inside this book. Astonishing Ancient World ScientistsEight Great BrainsSeries: Great Scientists and Famous InventorsBy Amy Graham DetailsDetails ReviewsReviews AwardsAwards Scientific inquiry is not a modern phenomenon. People have always been curious about the world around them. To that end, some people stepped forward and used logic and reason to solve the mysteries of the natural world. Author Amy Graham profiles eight of these scientific pioneers: Pythagoras, Hippocrates, Aristotle, Archimedes, Galen, Ptolemy, Zhang Heng, and al-Khwarizmi.Publication Date: 01/01/2009Copyright: 2009Pages: 128Trim Size: 6 1/2 x 9 1/4Illustrations: Illus. with color photographs and illustrationsGrade Level: 6–upAge Level: 11–upLC Number: 2008053925Dewey: 509.2FormatsFormatISBNList PriceDiscount PriceLibrary Bound Book978-1-59845-079-8$37.27$27.95 "The achievements of well-chosen personalities are highlighted in each volume."The Horn Book Guide, Spring 2010". . . this series provides some solid information about well-known and lesser-known individuals important in their fields."School Library Journal, Fall 2009"The illustrations are captivating and will appeal to students, as will some of the anecdotes about scientists . . . An excellent glossary and index appear at the end of the book."Science Books & Films, August 2010 Science Books & Films BEST BOOKS FOR CHILDREN 2010 Loading… Other books in Great Scientists and Famous Inventors 1 Loading… Other books from the authors 12 Loading… Library Bound Book: 978-1-59845-079-8 List Price: $37.27 Discount Price: $27.95 + Add to wish list Please log in Log in or register to create a wish list. Login or Register Loading… -----OR----- Click to buy at Amazon.com or Barnes and Noble