Oracle bones, stars, and wheelbarrows
Frank Ross, Jr
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.
Read Time: ~1.1 hr
Science in ancient Greece
by Kathlyn Gay (1998)
About this book
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.
Setting / LocationGlobal
Story EraModern Era
Protagonist / CoreScience in ancient Greece Lead Character
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