| Description |
96 p. : ill. (some col.), col. map ; 24 cm. |
| Series |
Technology in ancient cultures |
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Technology in ancient cultures.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 88-93) and index. |
| Contents |
Machine basics -- The Ancient Middle East -- Ancient Egypt -- Ancient China -- The Ancient Americas -- Ancient Greece -- Ancient Rome -- After the acients. |
| Indexed In: |
Library Media Connection starred, November 2011 |
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Horn Book, October 2011 |
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Voice of Youth Advocates (V.O.Y.A.), June 2011 |
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The Science Teacher (N.S.T.A.), September 2011 |
| Summary |
Describes the different tools and techniques used by ancient cultures and discusses how those ancient machines paved the way for modern machines and practices. |
| Audience |
Young Adult Follett School Solutions. |
| Subject |
Wedges -- History.
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Wheels -- History.
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Machinery -- History.
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| Added Author |
Woods, Mary B. (Mary Boyle), 1946-
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| ISBN |
9780761365235 |
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