Archimedes' achievements in mathematics are some of the greatest ever made in the field, and include being the first person to mathematically calculate pi. This biography charts the life of Archimedes while doing a thorough job of explaining his mathematical postulates. Accompanied by full-color and black-and-white images, readers will be brought into the world of one of history's greatest mathematicians. Helps students understand and describe the enduring contributions of important Greek figures in the arts and sciences per history-social science content standards.