Pythagoras: Pioneering Mathematician and Musical Theorist of Ancient Greece

By Dimitra Karamanides

Book Overview

Pythagoras, known to us primarily for the Pythagorean theorem that bears his name, was a Greek mathematician and philosopher. He was interested not only in math but made advances in astronomy, music, physical science, medicine, and many other areas as well. This authoritative volume shows that Pythagoras still has the power to inform and inspire a life lived for the love of knowledge.

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1404205004
• ISBN13: 9781404205000
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Rosen Central
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 1.04 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.1" x 9.8"
• Age Range: 10 to 13 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 8

Customer Reviews

Pythagoras

The book is an interesting rendition on a well-known topic to mathematicians and scientists. Pythagoras lived from 580 BC to 500 BC. The rendition covers math, the sciences, gods, planets and music. Pythagoras had sway over the government of Croton-a small group of aristocrats. He was persecuted in Italy. The followers spread out to Sicily and Greece. Copernicus credited Pythagoras for the groundwork set forth in modern Astronomy and musical ratios. The work is an excellent acquisition for any student project in the arts or sciences.