Science in ancient China /

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by Beshore, George.
[ 01. English Non Fiction ] Series: Science of the past Published by : F. Watts, (New York :) Physical details: 63 p. : ill. (some col.), col. map ; 25 cm. Subject(s): Discoveries in science --China --History. | Engineering --China --History. | Inventions --China --History. | Science --China --History. | Science, Ancient. | Technology --China --History. Year : 1998 01. English Non Fiction Item type : 01. English Non Fiction

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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.