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The ancient Chinese were an innovative and creative people who developed some of the inventions we still use today. From fireworks to folding umbrellas, this thought-provoking volume highlights some of the most fascinating technological developments of the time. Readers will be riveted by the engaging text, vivid photographs, and detailed explanations of the progression of technology throughout this pioneering age. The text covers ancient Chinese advances in warfare, metallurgy, porcelain, silk, paper, tea, and more. Lively text will keep readers interested and leave them eager to learn more. Bibliography, Detailed Table of Contents, Full-Color Photographs, Further Information Section, Glossary, Index, Primary Sources, Websites.

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Rosen Publishing
Language
English
Pages
48

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Subjects
Civilization, Ancient, Inventions, Science, Discoveries in science, Technology, History, Technology, juvenile literature, Science, juvenile literature, Inventions, juvenile literature, Discoveries in science, juvenile literature, Civilization, ancient
Places
China

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Ancient Chinese technology
2017, Rosen Publishing
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Table of Contents

Centuries of innovation
The Bronze Age
Jade: the jewel of China
Precious white clay
Ancient architecture
Wooden ladders to heaven
Luxurious silk
Hot tea
"Mixed beverages"
Advanced horseback riding
Horse-drawn chariots
Rapid-fire crossbows
Bang! gunpowder!
Boom! fireworks!
The invention of paper
Moveable type printing
The very first folding umbrellas
Magnetic lodestone, an early compass
Mechanism of the mechanical clock.

Edition Notes

Includes bibliographical references and index.

789Y Childrens Plus, Inc.

NC 1330 Lexile.

Z Fountas and Pinnell.

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New York, NY
Series
Spotlight on the rise and fall of ancient civilizations, Spotlight on the rise and fall of ancient civilizations

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Dewey Decimal Class
609.31
Library of Congress
T27.C5C835 2017

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Pagination
48 p.
Number of pages
48

ID Numbers

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OL26943237M
ISBN 10
1477788999
ISBN 13
9781477788998

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