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Fascinating activities that help kids discover the science of the ancient world. How did Mayan astronomers know when it was the first day of spring? How did the Greeks tell time with water? When did the Chinese pass on the secret of paper-making? Find the answers to these and many other intriguing questions in the pages of Ancient Science.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments v

Introduction 1

1 Science From The Dawn of Time

The First Humans 5

2 Science From The Fertile Crescent

Ancient Mesopotamia 19

3 Science Among The Pyramids

Ancient Egypt 31

4 Science From The City-States

Ancient Greece 46

5 Science From Republic To Empire

Ancient Rome 70

6 Science From The Far East

Ancient China 83

7 Science From The Americas

Aztec, Mayan And Native North American 102

Glossary 117

Index 120

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      Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
      Publication Date: 18/02/2003
      ISBN13: 9780471215950, 978-0471215950
      ISBN10: 0471215953

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Fascinating activities that help kids discover the science of the ancient world. How did Mayan astronomers know when it was the first day of spring? How did the Greeks tell time with water? When did the Chinese pass on the secret of paper-making? Find the answers to these and many other intriguing questions in the pages of Ancient Science.

      Table of Contents

      Acknowledgments v

      Introduction 1

      1 Science From The Dawn of Time

      The First Humans 5

      2 Science From The Fertile Crescent

      Ancient Mesopotamia 19

      3 Science Among The Pyramids

      Ancient Egypt 31

      4 Science From The City-States

      Ancient Greece 46

      5 Science From Republic To Empire

      Ancient Rome 70

      6 Science From The Far East

      Ancient China 83

      7 Science From The Americas

      Aztec, Mayan And Native North American 102

      Glossary 117

      Index 120

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