science, ancient

Discusses the life and work of the seven Greek thinkers considered to be the first true scientists of the western world. Included are Democritus, Plato, Aristotle, Theophrastus, Archimedes, Ptolemy, and Galen.

Describes scientific and philosophical advances made in ancient Greece and the figures who made them happen, covering such areas as astronomy, mathematics, biology, botany, and ethics.

An overview of the scientific contributions of ancient India including Arabic numerals, ayurveda, basic chemistry and physics, and celestial observations.

Discusses the extraordinary scientific discoveries and advancements in the Islamic world after the birth of Muhammed in 570 and their impact on Western civilization in subsequent centuries and today.

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.

Describes significant experiments, inventions, and discoveries made from prehistory to the Middle Ages in twelve areas of science including agriculture, astronomy, biology, mathematics, medicine and health, timekeeping, tools and weaponry, transportation, and others.

Surveys the achievements of the ancient Chinese in science, medicine, astronomy, and cosmology, and describes such innovations as rockets, wells, the compass, water wheels, and movable type.

Discusses the scientific, architectural, astronomical, agricultural, and artistic innovations of the American Indians before the arrival of Columbus.

Presents forty activities designed to help students understand the contributions of ancient cultures to science, each with a list of materials, and a procedure to follow.