Archimedes and the Door of Science

What is the author's tone in Archimedes and the Door of Science by Jeanne Bendick?

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The tone of Archimedes and the Door of Science is one of deep excitement, not only over Archimedes's life, but also over his discoveries. Much of the book is written with reverent words, suggesting that Archimedes might be the greatest mathematician of all time, or the tone will reflect Bendick's description of the Greek people as lovers of knowledge and argument. Even the chapter headings are excitedly titled, sometimes using exclamation points like the title of Chapter 3, "Alexandria!" The book's tone is intended to inspire a student with wonder at Archimedes's problems, thought process, discoveries and inventions.