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Terry Deary began his writing career with fiction for A&C Black. He is now author of over 140 fiction and non-fiction books, which have been published in 32 languages. His historical fiction for older children Tudor Terror has been praised as "a marvellous blend of fact and fiction" (School Librarian). His non-fiction has been consistently in the best-seller lists since 1994. His Horrible Histories celebrated their 10th anniversary in 2003, having sold 10 million copies worldwide and been adapted as television animations, theatre tours and museum exhibitions. Terry Deary was voted "Outstanding children's non-fiction author of the 20th Century" by Books for Keeps magazine.
Archimedes, a renowned Greek mathematician (287-212 B.C.) and his inventions, which thwarted Roman invaders for three years, are featured in this six-chapter easy-to-read book. The book is written in first-person, as told by Archimedes slave, Lydia. As d --Children's Literature Comprehensive Database
Great historical and science information presented in a narrative form that is engaging. Low reading level books with good content is hard to find - this is great! --Douglas County School District
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