Description: The Man Who Knew Everything: The strange life of Athanasius Kircher Marilee Peters , Roxanna Bikadoroff (Illustrations) (2017) A non-fiction biography of Athanasius Kircher, for 9-12 year olds. Kircher was a 17th-century Jesuit and scientist. He was one of the modern world s first scientific celebrities the Einstein or Stephen Hawking of his time. In 1638, Kircher was lowered into the smoking crater of Mount Vesuvius to observe how volcanoes work. After 30 years, he published an 800-page volume of his findings along with theories about fossils, geography, the Earth s core, dragons, the location of the lost city of Atlantis, and more. Kircher has been described as the last Renaissance man, the first postmodernist, and the man who knew everything. Volcano Cowboy celebrates Kircher s insatiable curiosity, his willingness to ask questions and to suggest answers, even when he sometimes got it wrong. Peters dramatic retelling of Kircher s life is complemented by colorized versions of his etchings, and lively illustrations by the award-winning artist, Roxanna Bikadoroff." The Man Who Knew Everything: The strange life of Athanasius Kircher Marilee Peters , Roxanna Bikadoroff (Illustrations) (2017) A non-fiction biography of Athanasius Kircher, for 9-12 year olds. Kircher was a 17th-century Jesuit and scientist. He was one of the modern world s first scientific celebrities the Einstein or Stephen Hawking of his time. In 1638, Kircher was lowered into the smoking crater of Mount Vesuvius to observe how volcanoes work. After 30 years, he published an 800-page volume of his findings along with theories about fossils, geography, the Earth s core, dragons, the location of the lost city of Atlantis, and more. Kircher has been described as the last Renaissance man, the first postmodernist, and the man who knew everything. Volcano Cowboy celebrates Kircher s insatiable curiosity, his willingness to ask questions and to suggest answers, even when he sometimes got it wrong. Peters dramatic retelling of Kircher s life is complemented by colorized versions of his etchings, and lively illustrations by the award-winning artist, Roxanna Bikadoroff." × Buy now and save! Shipping info Click the Shipping & Payments tab above the listing description for more info Click the Shipping & Payments tab above the listing description for more info! Additional delivery notes PAYMENT Immediate payment is required upon selecting "Buy It Now" or upon checking out through the cart. We accept payment via U.S. PayPal accounts and all Major Credit Cards, Debit Cards & Google Pay. eBay is legally required to collect sales tax in those states and localities where eBay maintains a physical presence (nexus). The applicable amount of sales tax charged to an order will be calculated based on the shipment destination's state and local sales tax laws. Thank you for shopping with us on eBay! Additional Information No additional information at this time Ask seller a question You might also like The Science Fiction Galaxy by Groff Conklin (1950) 1977 Carl Hungness Racing Cars Magazine Vol.1 #3 THE POTENTATES by Ben B. Seligman (1971 First Printing) John Mayall: Blues Breaker by Richard Newman Contact To contact our Customer Service Team, simply click the button here and our Customer Service team will be happy to assist. Ask seller a question © Ex Libris Uséd Books Shipping & Payments Click the Shipping & Payments tab above the listing description for more info Payment Accepted Payment Methods PayPal Returns Returns are accepted Items must be returned within 30 days of the auction ending Buyer will pay for return shipping. eBay integration by
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Book Title: Man Who Knew Everything : the Strange Life of Athanasius Kircher
Number of Pages: 60 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Annick Press, The Limited
Topic: Biography & Autobiography / Science & Technology, Science & Nature / Earth Sciences / Earthquakes & Volcanoes, People & Places / Europe, Science & Nature / History of Science
Publication Year: 2017
Item Height: 0.1 in
Illustrator: Yes, Bikadoroff, Roxanna
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
Item Weight: 12.7 Oz
Item Length: 10 in
Author: Marilee Peters
Item Width: 8 in
Format: Hardcover
