Prehistory and the classical period / edited by Briony Ryles and Derek Hall. - Redding, Conn. : Brown Bear Books, c2010. - 112 p. : col. ill., col. map ; 25 cm. - Curriculum connections. Technology through the ages .

Includes index.

Early humans -- Making fire -- Origin of cereals -- Development of the wheel -- Domestication of animals -- Writing and numbers -- Agriculture and food -- Ancient medicine -- Building the pyramids -- The first boats -- Using metals -- Calendars -- Weights and measures -- Greek temples and tombs -- Mesoamerican pyramids -- Gears, axles, cams, and cranks -- Archimedes' inventions -- Indian Ganga River technology -- Roman roads and aqueducts -- The Mayan civilization -- Ancient artillery -- Timelines.

Chronicles techological advancements around the world from prehistory to the classical age, including the development of the wheel, architectural advancements, artillery warfare, irrigation techniques, and literary achievements.

ISBN: 9781933834832 (hc) 1933834838 (hc)

LCCN: 2009029598

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Technology--History--To 1500.
Science, Ancient.
Technological innovations--History--To 1500.
Discoveries in science--History--To 1500.

LC Class. No.: T16 / .P74 2010

Dewey Class. No.: 609/.01