Technology in the Ancient World: Ancient Greece
Published on 24. September 2015
Book
Hardback
48 pages
978-1-4451-4262-3 (ISBN)
Description
Explore the technological advances in Ancient Greece, from pivotal developments in mathematics and buildings such the Parthenon to thoughts which still underpin the modern world in philospophy and politics. The practical and theoretical combine for this treasure trove of facts about Ancient Greece.
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. Perfect for fulfilling history curriuclum teaching at Key Stage 2 or children aged 8-11.
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. Perfect for fulfilling history curriuclum teaching at Key Stage 2 or children aged 8-11.
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Series
Edition
Illustrated edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Hachette Children's Group
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 9 to 11 years
Edition type
Illustrated edition
Dimensions
Height: 256 mm
Width: 209 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
380 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4451-4262-3 (9781445142623)
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Person
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.
Content
1: Introduction
1: Technological background
1: Agriculture
1: Building
1: Parthenon and Temples
1: Sculpture
1: Theatres
1: Science adn Knowledge
1: Archimedes
1: Aristotle
1: Pythagoras
1: Transportation
1: Warships
1: Weapons and Warfare
1: Astronomy
1: Measuring Time
1: Metals and Coins
1: Medicine
1: Pottery
1: Glassmaking
1: Timeline
1: Glossary, Further Information & Index
1: Technological background
1: Agriculture
1: Building
1: Parthenon and Temples
1: Sculpture
1: Theatres
1: Science adn Knowledge
1: Archimedes
1: Aristotle
1: Pythagoras
1: Transportation
1: Warships
1: Weapons and Warfare
1: Astronomy
1: Measuring Time
1: Metals and Coins
1: Medicine
1: Pottery
1: Glassmaking
1: Timeline
1: Glossary, Further Information & Index