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Technology in Ancient China

Age 9-12
Grade 4-7

Charlie Samuels

Technology in Ancient China

Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Publishing Aug. 1, 2013)
The ingenuity of China has been evident in their technology for thousands of years. People in ancient China are responsible for many significant breakthroughs, including gunpowder, paper, and the compass. Readers will be introduced to the ancient beginnings of Chinas technological dominance through some of their greatest achievements in farming, astronomy, and metalworking, while a timeline guides them through ancient Chinese history. Vivid photographs and historical images augment information about the building of the Great Wall and the Grand Canal, among other technological advances. Sidebars accompanying each section add even more detail to the informative social studies and science content. Whether interested in the development of money or early writing, readers will find the advances of ancient China captivating.
Series
Technology in the Ancient World (Gareth Stevens)
ISBN
1433996243 / 9781433996245
Pages
48
Weight
11.2 oz.
Dimensions
8.3 x 0.3 in.

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