Prehistory and the classical period
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: 9781933834832
Subjects: Technology -- History -- To 1500; Science, Ancient; Technological innovations -- History -- To 1500; Discoveries in science -- History -- To 1500
Notes: Includes index.
Table of contents: title: Early humans; title: Making fire; title: Origin of cereals; title: Development of the wheel; title: Domestication of animals; title: Writing and numbers; title: Agriculture and food; title: Ancient medicine; title: Building the pyramids; title: The first boats; title: Using metals; title: Calendars; title: Weights and measures; title: Greek temples and tombs; title: Mesoamerican pyramids; title: Gears, axles, cams, and cranks; title: Archimedes' inventions; title: Indian Ganga River technology; title: Roman roads and aqueducts; title: The Mayan civilization; title: Ancient artillery; title: Timelines.