Technology in Ancient China
Samuels, CharlieUUUU
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The ingenuity of China has been evident in their technology for thousands of years, responsible for many significant breakthroughs, including gunpowder, paper, and the compass. This book looks at some of their greatest achievements.
Main title:
Technology in Ancient China / by Charlie Samuels
Author:
Imprint:
New York NY Gareth Stevens Publishing
Collation:
48 pages colour illustrations
Audience:
Upper primarySecondary
Contents:
Introduction -- Technological background -- Farming -- Water engineering -- Counting -- Printing -- Money -- Bronze and metalworking -- Astronomy -- Building -- The Great Wall -- Transportation -- Grand Canal -- Marine transportation -- Everyday inventions -- Medicine -- Silk making -- Weapons and warfare -- Gunpowder -- Pottery and porcelain -- Timeline
ISBN:
9781433966245 (hardback)
Dewey class:
931 TEC
Local class:
931
Language:
English
BRN:
119357
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penrith | Nonfiction | 931 TEC | hbkAvailable |