Science in ancient Greece

Discusses the theories of ancient Greek philosopher-scientists such as Hippocrates, Aristotle, and Pythagoras.

Science

Edition

-

ISBN/ISSN

1902947266

Collation

59 pages : illustration ; 30 cm

Series Title

1000 Things You Should Know About

Call Number

500 FAR

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