| Publication |
London, Southwater, 2003.
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| Description |
64pWhite Spine
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| Series |
Hands-on history
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| Summary/Abstract |
Explores the ancient ideas and technology behind many of the world's most advanced civilizations. A collection of activities and projects, bringing the past into the present through creativity.
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| Contents |
Science and technolgy
Inventions and learning -
Stone Age bow drill
Egyptian shaduf
Archimedes' screw
Roman groma
Viking coin and die
Mayan codex
Inca quipu
Illuminating letters
Pirate map
Transport -
Sumerian coracle
Assyrian chariot
Chinese sampan
Native American canoe
Viking longship
Celtic wagon
Arctic sledge
Military technology -
Greek sword and shield
Greek warrior greaves
Roman armour
Japanese samurai helmet
Viking shield
Knight's helmet
Medieval trebuchet
Cut-throat cutlass
Glossary
Index
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| Standard Number |
1842158589 Pb.
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