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Ancient Transportation Technology: From Oars to Elephants
Michael Woods, Mary B. Woods
Library Binding (Twenty-First Century Books, Feb. 1, 2011)Learn how humans used different tools throughout history to transport themselves and their belongings from place to place.
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Technology in Ancient China
Charlie Samuels
Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, Aug. 1, 2013)Describes the technology of ancient China, covering their advances in such areas as building, agriculture, irrigation, writing, medicine, astronomy, metals, pottery, and weaponry.
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The Technology of Ancient Egypt
M Solodky
Library Binding (Rosen Publishing Group, Aug. 1, 2005)Students may have heard of papyrus and the pyramids, but this insightful book outlines many of the lesser known technological advancements that were the product of a fiercely creative, intelligent, and inventive ancient society. Covering such things as mummification and elaborate tombs, The Technology of Ancient Egypt is sure to keep students on the edge of their seats. Some scholars believe that more than half of the basic inventions on which today's world depends came from ancient China. The ancient Chinese made the first iron plows in the world and also invented the wheelbarrow, the seismograph, and many other invaluable things. Readers will learn about the many technologies that the Chinese created or improved upon. Supports history-social science content standards mandating student understanding of the origins and influence of agricultural, technological, and commercial developments in key ancient civilizations. Broadens student understanding of the relationship among science, technology, and society by highlighting how major scientific and mathematical discoveries and technological innovations have affected societies throughout history.
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Technology in the Ancient Americas
Charlie Samuels
Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, Aug. 1, 2013)Describes the technology of the ancient Americans, covering their advances in such areas as building, agriculture, irrigation, writing, medicine, astronomy, metals, pottery, and weaponry.
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The Technology of Ancient Rome
Charles W Maynard
Library Binding (Rosen Pub Group, Sept. 1, 2005)Describes the technology developed and used in the Roman Empire, including technology involving agriculture, transportation, construction, communication, and medicine.
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Technology in Mesopotamia
Charlie Samuels
Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, Aug. 1, 2013)Its probable that the ancient people in Mesopotamia were the first to use the wheel for transportation around 3200 BC. If thats not impressive enough, the famous Hanging Gardens of Babylon were dreamed up and executed by this ancient culture. Sure to draw readers in, the main historical content covers the many cultures of ancient Mesopotamia and their technological advances in many areas, from shipbuilding to farming. Fascinating artistic renderings of ziggurats, Mesopotamian cities, and how arrowheads were made using clay molds enhance each section, along with up-close photographs of artifacts and ancient craftwork. A helpful timeline guides readers through the major historical events of the time while sidebars offer even more detail about each chapter.
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The Romans
Wil Mara
Library Binding (Benchmark Books, Sept. 1, 2011)"Focuses on the discoveries and inventions of the ancient Roman civilization in the areas of transportation, agriculture, architecture, science, and technology"--Provided by publisher.
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Ancient Communication Technology: Sharing Information With Scrolls and Smoke Signals
Mary B. Woods, Michael Woods
Library Binding (Twenty-First Century Books, Jan. 1, 2011)Introduces the evolution of communication from ancient times, describing the development of writing, the alphabet, paper, writing instruments, and scrolls in the ancient civilizations of Egypt, China, Greece, Rome, India, and the Middle East.
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Ancient Warfare Technology: From Javelins to Chariots
Michael Woods, Mary B. Woods
Library Binding (Twenty-First Century Books, Feb. 1, 2011)Introduces the military tactics of ancient societies, describing the development of weapons, military strategy, defensive walls, seige warfare, guerillas, and warships in the ancient civilizations of Egypt, China, Greece, Rome, India, and the Middle East.
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Medical Technology
Ann Fullick
Paperback (Raintree, Sept. 10, 2012)This series looks at the application of science and technology and how they affect our lives. The coverage includes materials, ideas, techniques, inventions, and future developments. A strong emphasis is placed on environmental impact, with some 'then and now' perspectives.
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The Mesopotamians
Wil Mara
Library Binding (Benchmark Books, Sept. 1, 2011)"Focuses on the discoveries and inventions of the ancient Mesopotamian civilization in the areas of transportation, agriculture, architecture, science, and technology"--Provided by publisher.
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Technology in the Ancient Americas
Charlie Samuels
Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, Aug. 1, 2013)When the Spanish encountered the native people of South America in the 15th and 16th centuries, they marveled at the abundance of gold and silver. In fact, the ancient peoples of Peru began making things from gold and silver about 3,000 years ago! Readers will be as fascinated as those first Spaniards were with the inventive and useful items the Aztec, Maya, and Inca cultures created before any Europeans arrived in the Americas. From hieroglyphs and special record-keeping systems to well-developed Incan roads, the technology described adds fun and interesting scientific detail to a common subject of the social studies curriculum. Readers will find even more facts about each topic in the sidebars of each section as well as on a helpful timeline, including information about farming, communication, and transportation. Colorful photographs of buildings and artifacts as well as artistic renderings of history will draw readers into the world of the ancient Americas.
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