Ancient Innovations

In ancient history, key civilizations have risen up, creating empires and accomplishing great feats, such as the building of pyramids, constructing ancient temples without the use of the wheel, and inventing the world's first computing device thousands of years before the Age of the Computer. These civilizations were responsible for innovative technologies the world had never seen before, but which would influence humanity for millennia. Ancient Innovations explores the history of...
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In ancient history, key civilizations have risen up, creating empires and accomplishing great feats, such as the building of pyramids, constructing ancient temples without the use of the wheel, and inventing the world's first computing device thousands of years before the Age of the Computer. These civilizations were responsible for innovative technologies the world had never seen before, but which would influence humanity for millennia. Ancient Innovations explores the history of these civilizations and key inventions that made their civilization stand out above the rest. Filled with vivid photographs, engaging sidebars, and history, this series helps students understand the ancient world and its connection to some of the most important inventions.