| Technology of the Ancients |
| Specifications | 7 1/2" X 9"; 64 pages; Library Binding |
| Interest/Age Group | Grades 5+ |
| Special Features | Time Line, Glossary, Further Reading, Websites, Index |
About
the Series
Just as we do today, ancient people wanted
heated homes and baths, reliable roads, and sturdy vehicles for land and sea
travel.
Technology of the
Ancients
shows how society benefited from the ingenuity of
forward-thinking inventors and engineers who created tools and techniques that
improved everyday life in the ancient world.
Each title focuses on an
ancient civilization’s unique contributions. Irrigation and terracing
practices ensured excellent crops for Aztec farmers, while the
Mesopotamians’ most important invention, the wheel, revolutionized trade
and travel for the entire ancient world. China’s silk, paper, and
gunpowder brought its faraway neighbors to the East along the Silk Road. Viking
shipbuilding produced the impressive longships that carried terrifying raiders
throughout Europe. Roman roads and aqueducts are still marvels of invention
today. From compasses and calendars to weapons and weaving looms, here is a
fascinating look at innovation through the ages.
