| Description |
72 p. : col. ill., col. maps ; 27 cm. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
A city of learning -- Collecting books -- Pergamum -- Astronomy -- Geography -- Mathematics -- Medicine -- Decline and destruction -- The fate of the Library of Alexandria. |
| Indexed In: |
Booklist 12/01/2003 |
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Bulletin of the Center for Children's Bo 01/2004 |
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School Library Journal 01/2004 |
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Horn Book Guide 04/2004 |
| Summary |
An introduction to the largest and most famous library in the ancient world, discussing its construction in Alexandria, Egypt, its vast collections, rivalry with the Pergamum Library, famous scholars, and destruction by fire. |
| Audience |
5-8 |
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6.5 |
| Study Program |
Accelerated Reader ATOS RL 7.3 1.0 PCMS |
| Subject |
Alexandrian Library.
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| Added Author |
Marshall, Robina MacIntyre, illustrator.
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| ISBN |
0395758327 |
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