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Author
Series
Publisher
F. Watts
Pub. Date
[1998]
Physical Desc
63 pages : illustrations (some color), color map ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Surveys the achievements of the ancient Chinese in science, medicine, astronomy, and cosmology, and describes such innovations as rockets, wells, the compass, water wheels, and movable type.
Author
Series
Publisher
F. Watts
Pub. Date
[1998]
Physical Desc
64 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Discusses the theories of ancient Greek philosopher-scientists such as Ptolemy, Pythagoras, Hippocrates, and Aristotle, and describes some of the scientific discoveries attributed to the Greeks and their impact on modern science.
Author
Series
Publisher
F. Watts
Pub. Date
[1998]
Physical Desc
63 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Describes the enormous accomplishments of the Sumerians and Babylonians of ancient Mesopotamia in every scientific area, a heritage which affects our own everyday lives.
Author
Series
Publisher
F. Watts
Pub. Date
[1998]
Physical Desc
64 pages : illustrations (some color), color maps ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Discusses the extraordinary scientific discoveries and advancements in the Islamic world after the birth of Mohammed in 570 and their impact on Western civilization in subsequent centuries and today.
Author
Series
Publisher
F. Watts
Pub. Date
[1999]
Physical Desc
64 pages : illustrations (some color), color map ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
An overview of the scientific contributions of ancient India including Arabic numerals, ayurveda, basic chemistry and physics, and celestial observations.
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