Archimedes and the Door of Science
(Living History Library) by Jeanne
Bendick
Good Math/Thinking Introduction
This is a book about the life and work of Archimedes, the Greek
mathemetician, a book designed particularly for students in home school
situations but interesting for any young reader.
Personal Review: Archimedes and the Door of Science (Living
History Library) by Jeanne Bendick
This book is engaging and funny, smart and clever, profound and simple.
It may be the best book I have read this year, because even though written
for young readers, it is packed with information.
Ancient Sicily becomes accessible as a culture and lifestyle through this
book. And Archimedes' discoveries are made clear through written
descriptions and illustrations that are perfect for the text. The information
about the way children were instructed in Syracuse, and then about how

Archimedes furthered his education, was compelling. The love of learning
shines in this book.
The geometry chapters are advanced, but not too difficult. And the section
about the war machines he invented was downright fun!
There are immediate applications for learning at home -- creating mobiles
to learn about centers of gravity, using levers and screws and pulleys,
studying eclipses and the solar system. This is an excellent, excellent
book.
First written in 1962, republished by Bethlehem Books, and a must-read.
Enjoy it for yourself!
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