Technology in Ancient Egypt |
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Author:
| Samuels, Charlie |
Series title: | Technology in the Ancient World Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-1-4339-9630-6 |
Publication Date: | Aug 2013 |
Publisher: | Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
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Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | USD $84.30 |
Book Description:
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Perhaps the most well known innovation of the ancient Egyptians is mummification-but they knew far more about the human body than just how to preserve it. There s evidence that the ancient Egyptians knew how to set broken bones and that they knew a person s pulse and heart were linked. Readers will learn about ancient Egypt s earliest technology, from that used in medicine, to arts like pottery, glassmaking, and weaving. Through historical content and each section s accompanying...
More DescriptionPerhaps the most well known innovation of the ancient Egyptians is mummification-but they knew far more about the human body than just how to preserve it. There s evidence that the ancient Egyptians knew how to set broken bones and that they knew a person s pulse and heart were linked. Readers will learn about ancient Egypt s earliest technology, from that used in medicine, to arts like pottery, glassmaking, and weaving. Through historical content and each section s accompanying sidebar, readers also will have a strong introduction to a common social studies curriculum topic: the culture of the ancient Egyptians. Up-close photographs of artifacts as well as artistic renderings of Egyptian shipbuilding, architecture, and other activities will engage readers in the ancient world of Egypt while a detailed timeline highlights important events.