A guide to ancient accomplishments and inventions unearths the origins of modern creations, including computers in ancient Greece, plastic surgery in India in the first century B.C., and a postal service in medieval Baghdad
Ancient Inventions |
Ancient InventionsA guide to ancient accomplishments and inventions unearths the origins of modern creations, including computers in ancient Greece, plastic surgery in India in the first century B.C., and a postal service in medieval Baghdad |
The Ancient Chinese WorldPangu, a god asleep inside a giant black egg for 18,000 years, wakes up to create the world. Liu Bang, the founder of a Chinese dynasty, begins his life as a peasant. Sun Tzu, a fearless war strategist, writes one of the most popular books of all ... |
Science and Civilisation in China: Volume 7, The Social ..., Volume 7, Part 2It would be difficult to overstate the importance of Joseph Needham's Science and Civilisation in China series. For nearly fifty years, Needham and his collaborators have revealed the ideals, concepts and achievements of China's scientific and ... |
China, the CultureNew: the growth of the Chinese film industry, Chinese cuisine; immigration (the Chinese who live abroad); How the growth of the economy has created a new wealthy class within the communist state. Capitalism without democracy. |
Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Grade 5After reading nonfiction passages about science, geography, or history topics, students answer multiple-choice and short-answer questions to build seven essential comprehension skills. |
Popular MechanicsPopular Mechanics inspires, instructs and influences readers to help them master the modern world. Whether it’s practical DIY home-improvement tips, gadgets and digital technology, information on the newest cars or the latest breakthroughs in ... |