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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

Ancient Science 40 TimeTraveling WorldExploring

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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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