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Beshore, George.

Science in ancient China / George Beshore. - New York : F. Watts, c1998. - 63 p. : ill. (some col.), col. map ; 25 cm. - Science of the past .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 61-62) and index.

Surveys the achievements of the ancient Chinese in science, medicine, astronomy, and cosmology, and describes such innovations as rockets, wells, the compass, water wheels, and movable type.

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Discoveries in science--History.--China
Engineering--History.--China
Inventions--History.--China
Science--History.--China
Science, Ancient.
Technology--History.--China

Q127.C5 / B475 1998

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