Machines through the ages : from furnacaes to factories

Woods, Michael, 1946- author.

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"Ancient civilizations accomplished great works of engineering without electricity. From the Great Wall of China to Machu Picchu, discover the machines ancient civilizations used to build wonders and how they formed the foundation for modern machines"-- Provided by publisher.

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Machinery History Juvenile literature

Part of a Series:

Technology through the ages Technology through the ages (Lerner Publications Company)

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ISBN:

9798765625224

Description:

80 pages : chiefly illustrations (some color) ; 24 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:

Machine basics
The Ancient Middle East
Ancient Egypt
Ancient China
The ancient Americas
Ancient Greece
Ancient Rome
Conclusion: After the ancients

LCCN:

2023010765

Control Number:

3387307

Other Authors:

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

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