Technology in Ancient Greece

by Charlie Samuels

Overview

The buildings of ancient Greece remain some of the most famous in the world. The Parthenon and temples showcase the sophisticated construction technology of people who lived thousands of years ago—and many still stand. Readers will enjoy learning more about the culture and lives of the ancient Greeks through their agricultural, artistic, and mathematical achievements. Detailed sidebars complement the main historical content, while a timeline neatly summarizes ancient Greek history. From chapters about Aristotle and Archimedes to great Greek warships, each section has full-color images and photographs to inspire readers’ own ingenuity.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781433996337
Publisher:	Gareth Stevens Publishing
Publication date:	08/01/2013
Series:	Technology in the Ancient World Series
Pages:	48
Product dimensions:	7.70(w) x 9.80(h) x 0.10(d)
Age Range:	9 - 12 Years

Table of Contents

Introduction 4

Technological Background 6

Agriculture 8

Building 10

Parthenon and Temples 12

Sculpture 14

Theaters 16

Science and Knowledge 18

Archimedes 20

Aristotle 22

Pythagoras 24

Transportation 26

Warships 28

Weapons and Warfare 30

Astronomy 32

Measuring Time 34

Metals and Coins 36

Medicine 38

Pottery 40

Glassmaking 42

Timeline 44

Glossary 46

Further Information 47

Index 48

Editorial Reviews

11/01/2013
Gr 4–7—These attractive books open with brief introductions to each culture and its technological background, followed by spreads that discuss how it developed or adopted technology that improved farming, architecture, transportation, communications, science and medicine, and more. The main text is limited to a few paragraphs per spread, supplemented with "Technical Specs" sidebars with facts about each topic. The images are the strongest element of the series, combining high-quality drawings (including exploded and explanatory diagrams) and photos of ancient sites and artifacts that illustrate how ancient technology worked. These books will help students understand the importance of interconnectivity among some of the cultures that adopted and adapted technology from their predecessors and neighbors. Solid choices.

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