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Grade 6-9-Accessible, clearly written series titles that look at the use of technology in early civilizations. The first book examines ancient methods of communication in the Middle East, India, China, Egypt, Greece, Rome, and the Americas. Discussions of paints and painting techniques, writing systems and writing paraphernalia, printing methods, and libraries are included. Computing discusses the methods of computation developed in various societies around the world, from prehistoric times to the Roman Empire. Chapters cover counting, number systems, measurement, and their applications. Construction describes buildings and structures and examines materials, methods, and tools of construction. Above-average, full-color photographs of sites and artifacts and reproductions enhance these solid presentations.
Paul Bielich, Northwestern High School, Detroit, MI
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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Grade 6-9-Accessible, clearly written series titles that look at the use of technology in early civilizations. The first book examines ancient methods of communication in the Middle East, India, China, Egypt, Greece, Rome, and the Americas. Discussions of paints and painting techniques, writing systems and writing paraphernalia, printing methods, and libraries are included. Computing discusses the methods of computation developed in various societies around the world, from prehistoric times to the Roman Empire. Chapters cover counting, number systems, measurement, and their applications. Construction describes buildings and structures and examines materials, methods, and tools of construction. Above-average, full-color photographs of sites and artifacts and reproductions enhance these solid presentations.
Paul Bielich, Northwestern High School, Detroit, MI
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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- Ideas That Changed the World (4 Volume Set : Transportation; The Early Inventions; Art and Technology Through the Ages; The Industrial Revolution) by Sandra Stotksy in Back Matter
- Makers of Mathematics by Stuart Hollingdale in Back Matter
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