Technology in Ancient Egypt
Samuels, CharlieUUUU
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Perhaps the most well known innovation of the ancient Egyptians is mummification but they knew far more about the human body than just how to preserve it. Learn about ancient Egypt's earliest technology, including medicine, building, farming and arts.
Main title:
Technology in Ancient Egypt / by Charlie Samuels
Author:
Imprint:
New York NY Gareth Stevens Publishing
Collation:
48 pages colour illustrations
Audience:
Upper primarySecondary
Contents:
Introduction -- Technological background -- The Nile -- Agriculture -- Irrigation -- Writing -- Math and measuring -- Papryus -- Building -- Pyramids -- Preserving the dead -- Shipbuilding -- Astronomy -- Calendars and clocks -- Metals and mining -- Medicine -- Weaving and dyeing -- Glassmaking -- Pottery -- Weapons and warfare -- Timeline
ISBN:
9781433996283 (hardback)
Dewey class:
932 TEC
Local class:
932
Language:
English
BRN:
5217
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penrith | Nonfiction | 932 TEC | hbkAvailable |