Describes the different transportation tools and techniques used by ancient cultures and discusses the influence of these ancient methods on transportation technology in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries.
"Since the first humans began to spread around the world, people have been developing new ways to move themselves and their possessions. From wheels to warships, follow the development of transportation technology throughout the ancient world"--.
"From building brick houses to the Great Pyramids, ancient peoples accomplished great works of construction by developing new technologies and building off ancient building techniques. Discover the science behind the architecture of the ancient world"--.
Examines the world of the English medieval knight during the thirteenth through fifteenth centuries, discussing organization, training, armor, weapons, ideals, customs, and campaigning.
If you think making your bed and doing your homework is tough, imagine what it must have been like in ancient Egypt. From making your own toothpaste to learning how to read and write hieroglyphics, being a kid was hard. Learn all about this tough time to be a kid.
