The Greeks
By: written by Richard Platt ; illustrated by David Lawrence
Contributors: Lawrence, David, 1959-
Series: How they made things work!; How they made things work
Publisher: Franklin Watts
Published: 2009
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 32
ISBN-13: 9780749674786
Subjects: Technology; Technological innovations; Civilization; Juvenile literature; History
Description: The Greeks are well-known for their ancient civilization in which they created magnificent buildings, sculptures, cities, among other things - all without modern technological devices. This book looks at the ways they achieved some of these and provides an insight into how the ancient Greeks lived.
Notes: Includes index.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 31) and index.
Table of contents: title: How the Greeks made things work; title: Money; title: City planning; title: Mining; title: Lighthouse; title: Diving bell; title: Steam power; title: Computer; title: Pulleys; title: Crane and winch; title: Screw thread; title: Crossbow; title: Map.