Transportation through the ages : from stirrups to steam

Woods, Michael, 1946- author.

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"Since the first humans began to spread around the world, people have been developing new ways to move themselves and their possessions. From wheels to warships, follow the development of transportation technology throughout the ancient world"-- Provided by publisher.

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Transportation engineering History To 1500 Juvenile literature

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Technology through the ages Technology through the ages (Twenty-First Century Books (Firm))

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ISBN:

9798765629925

Description:

80 pages : chiefly color illustrations ; 23 cm

Target Audience Note:

Ages 11-18 Twenty-First Century Books
12-19 Brodart
Grades 7-9 Twenty-First Century Books
7-12 Brodart

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 75-77) and index

Contents:

Introduction
Transportation Basics
The Ancient Middle East
Ancient Egypt
Ancient China
Ancient India
The Ancient Americas
Ancient Greece
Ancient Rome
After the Ancients
Timeline
Glossary
Source Notes
Selected Bibliography
Further Reading
Index

LCCN:

2023048872

Control Number:

3387306

Other Authors:

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

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