Science in ancient Greece
Kathlyn Gay
Discusses the theories of ancient Greek philosopher-scientists such as Ptolemy, Pythagoras, Hippocrates, and Aristotle, and describes scientific discoveries and their applications in ancient Greece.
Read Time: ~3 hr
Oracle bones, stars, and wheelbarrows
by Frank Ross, Jr (1993)
About this book
Discusses the achievements of the ancient Chinese in astronomy, medicine, science, and engineering, as well as such influential Chinese inventions as paper, printing, gun powder, and the compass.
Setting / LocationGlobal
Story EraModern Era
Protagonist / CoreOracle bones, stars, and wheelbarrows Lead Character
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