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Socrates was a peculiar and sometimes puzzling figure: to some, a barefoot, and even dangerous, gadfly, to others a brilliant and revolutionary teacher.

This book paints a vivid picture of the world in which Pythagoras lived.

Readers consider some of the definitions and postulates from this great work. They also learn about ancient Greek civilization and the renowned Greek mathematicians and philosophers who influenced Euclid's thinking.

Readers will find out about Aristotle's early life, his scholarship under Plato, his tutelage of Alexander the Great, and the opening of the Lyceum, his school in Athens.

Learn about Archimedes contributions to pure mathematics, such as his approximation of pi, and also laying the groundwork for modern calculus.

Investigates how a small band of Resistance fighters on the island of Crete in World War 2 were able to abduct a German general while surrounded by German troops; discovers that techniques for extraordinary endurance, natural movement, and nutrition allowed the ancient Greek soldiers and Cretan shepherds to cross mountains on all-night missions; and provides inspiration for readers to leave the gym and take fitness routines to nature to climb, swim, skip, throw, and jump to heroic feats.

Explores the geography of ancient Greece.