The scientific revolution
By: edited by Briony Ryles and Derek Hall.
Contributors: Ryles, Briony.; Hall, Derek, 1930-
Series: Curriculum connections
Publisher: Brown Bear Books
Published: 2010
Place of publication: Redding, Conn
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9781933834856
Subjects: Technology -- History -- To 1500; Technology -- History -- 17th century; Technological innovations -- History -- To 1500; Technological innovations -- History -- 17th century; Science, Medieval; Science, Renaissance
Notes: Includes index.
Table of contents: title: Telescopes; title: The pendulum clock and Galileo; title: The nature of light and Isaac Newton; title: The barometer and vacuums; title: Iron smelting; title: Navigation at sea; title: Benjamin Franklin; title: Locks and keys; title: Balloons; title: Steam engine; title: Textile machines; title: Farm machinery; title: Canal transportation; title: The beginnings of railroads; title: Evidence of fossils; title: Electricity; title: The revolver; title: Charles Darwin; title: Steamships; title: Timelines.