Technology through the ages : Medieval period and the Renaissance / [editors: Briony Ryles, Derek Hall].
| Other author | Ryles, Briony. |
| Other author | Hall, Derek, 1930- |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Redding, CT : Brown Bear Books, ©2009. |
| Description | 112 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), maps ; 25 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Portion of title | Medieval period and the Renaissance |
| Series | Curriculum connections, Technology through the ages Curriculum connections. Technology through the ages. ^A1165222 |
| Contents | Chinese science -- Counting and the abacus -- Aqueducts, dams, and flood control -- Early bridges -- Water power -- Arabian science -- Making and using paper -- Viking voyages -- Wind power -- Advances in math -- Castles and bridges -- Magnetic compass -- Clocks and watches -- Guns and gunpowder -- Development of printing -- Voyages of discovery -- Copernicus and the universe -- Potatoes and tobacco -- Sailing ships -- Timelines. |
| Abstract | Describes how the decline and fall of the Roman Empire temporarily halted the progress of European science while technology grew, and the rebirth in the 14th century. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN | 9781933834849 |
| ISBN | 1933834846 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | TRC Nonfiction | 609 T2267 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |