Construction through the ages : from pyramids to plumbing

Woods, Michael, 1946- author.

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"From building brick houses to the Great Pyramids, ancient peoples accomplished great works of construction by developing new technologies and building off ancient building techniques. Discover the science behind the architecture of the ancient world"-- Provided by publisher.

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Architecture, Ancient Juvenile literature

Building History To 1500 Juvenile literature

Building materials History To 1500 Juvenile literature

Part of a Series:

Curriculum connections. Technology through the ages Technology through the ages

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ISBN:

9798765629918

Description:

80 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm

Target Audience Note:

Ages 11-18 Twenty-First Century Books
Grades 7-9 Twenty-First Century Books

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index

Contents:

Construction basics
The ancient Middle East
Ancient Egypt
Ancient India
Ancient China
The Ancient Americas
Ancient Greece
Ancient Rome
Conclusion : after the ancients

LCCN:

2023049721

Control Number:

3387303

Other Authors:

Woods, Mary B. (Mary Boyle), 1946- author

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