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Technology in the Ancient World

From the Series Life in the Ancient World
  • Interest Level: Grade 5 - Grade 8
  • Reading Level: Grade 5

This incredible book provides a snapshot of the often surprising technologies developed by various ancient civilizations. Engaging illustrations, detailed timelines, and fascinating information bring back to life the ancient civilizations of Greece, Rome, Mesopotamia, Africa, China, and more. Read about
• iron smelting by the Celts;
• the construction of the Great Wall in China;
• how mummies were made and buried in Egypt;
• sword making in Japan.

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Interest Level Grade 5 - Grade 8
Reading Level Grade 5
Age Range 10 - 13
Dewey 609.29
Lexile IG1070L
ATOS Reading Level
Guided Reading Level T
Subjects History
Genres Nonfiction
Publisher Crabtree Publishing
Imprint Crabtree Classics
Copyright 2012, 2011
Number of Pages 32
Dimensions 8.5 x 11
Graphics
BISACS JNF025020, JNF061010, JNF052020
Rights Included WORLD
Language English

Reviewed on 1 April 2011

Technology in the Ancient World - Children's Literature

Reading this title in the “Life in the Ancient World” makes you realize how much was known in ancient times and how much was lost when these civilizations crumbled. Looking at the Roman Aqueducts which more than 2000 years later can still carry water is amazing and learning that a type of printing press was developed in China in the eleventh century. Today we still use gunpowder, stirrups and compasses all developed by the Chinese more than a thousand years ago.

Author: Hazel Richardson