Ancient technology

Series

Publisher

Runestone Press

Pub. Date

c2000

Physical Desc

96 p. : col. ill., col. map ; 24 cm.

Language

English

Description

Discusses agricultural technology in various cultures from the Stone Age to 476 A.D., including China, Egypt, Mesoamerica, and Greece

2) Ancient communication: from grunts to graffiti

Author

Woods, Michael

3) Ancient computing: from counting to calendars

Author

Woods, Michael

4) Ancient construction: from tents to towers

Author

Woods, Michael

5) Ancient machines: from wedges to waterwheels

Author

Series

Publisher

Runestone Press

Pub. Date

c2000

Physical Desc

88 p. : col. ill. ; 23 cm.

Language

English

Description

Discusses the invention of six simple machines in various ancient civilizations from the Stone Age to the fall of the Roman Empire

6) Ancient medicine: from sorcery to surgery

Author

Series

Publisher

Runestone Press

Pub. Date

2000

Physical Desc

88 p. : col. ill., col. maps ; 23 cm.

Language

English

Description

Describes medical techniques such as brain surgery, splints, taking a pulse, forceps, and sanitation in ancient civilizations including the Stone Age, Egypt, Greece, China, India, and Rome

7) Ancient transportation: from camels to canals

Author

Series

Publisher

Rinestone Press

Pub. Date

c2000

Physical Desc

96 p. : col. ill., maps ; 23 cm.

Language

English

Description