Beshore, George.

Science in ancient China / George Beshore. - New York : Franklin Watts, c1998. - 63 p. : ill. (some col.), col. map ; 24 cm. - Science of the past .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 61-62) and index.

Sch Libr Jnl August 00,1998 Booklist June 01,1998

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.

07-10. 2-5.

0531113345 : $26.00

97003519


Technology--History.--China
Science--History.--China
Discoveries in science--History.--China
Engineering--History.--China
Technology--History.--China
Ancient Civilizations--China

Q127.C5 / B475 1998

509/.51 509.51