description: Discusses the achievements of the ancient Chinese in astronomy, medicine, science, and engineering, as well as such influential Chinese inventions as paper, printing, gunpowder, and the compass. "A dazzling parade of such unexpected items as the compass, stirrup, clock, and seismograph." -- Horn Book
language: English
title: Oracles, Bones, Stars and Wheelbarrows
titlecomplete: Oracles, Bones, Stars and Wheelbarrows (Ancient Chinese Science And Technology)
genres: Science, History
ratings_count: 17
publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH)