Technology in the Ancient World: The Shang and other Chinese Dynasties

Author: Charlie Samuels
Publisher: Hachette Children's Books
Category: Children's, Science & Technology
Age Group: 9+
Book Format: Hardcover

Explore the technological advances in Ancient China, from the development of farming and water management to the manufacture of silk, and the invention of gunpowder, printed books and coins. From building techniques and making textiles to creating accurate calendars and understanding the human body. Six books that show how each civilisation gradually developed their knowledge and applied it, making advances that would dramatically and permanently change how people lived. A perfect aid to teaching the history Curriculum at KS2 or 8-11 year olds.

Table Of Contents
1: Introduction

1: Technological Background

1: Farming

1: Water Engineering

1: Counting

1: Printing

1: Money

1: Bronze and Metalworking

1: Astromnomy

1: Building

1: The Great Wall

1: Transportation

1: Grand Canal

1: Marine Transportation

1: Everyday Inventions

1: Medicine

1: Silk Making

1: Weapons and Warfare

1: Gunpowder

1: Pottery and percelain

1: Timeline

1: Glossary, Further Information & Index
About Charlie Samuels
Charlie Samuels studied at the University of Oxford before beginning a career in publishing that has lasted over 20 years. He has written hundreds of articles and dozens of books for younger readers, particularly about historical, cultural and military subjects. He has also contributed to and edited many illustrated reference encyclopedias for the British and American markets. He lives in London, where his nephews and godchildren are happy to tell him how to be a better writer.

(BK-9781445142609)

SKU BK-9781445142609
Barcode # 9781445142609
Brand Hachette Children's Books
Artist / Author Charlie Samuels
Shipping Weight 0.2000kg
Shipping Width 0.200m
Shipping Height 0.010m
Shipping Length 0.250m
Assembled Length 20.320m
Assembled Height 25.400m
Assembled Width 1.020m
Type Hardcover

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