Builders of the Ancient World : Marvels of Engineering. This item is unavailable.
Ron Fisher; Norman Hammond; Ann Nottingham Kelsall; Joyce Stewart; Gene S. Stuart
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Language: English
Published by National Geographic Society, 1986
- First Edition
- Hardcover
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Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.
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- Title
- Builders of the Ancient World : Marvels of Engineering
- Author
- Ron Fisher; Norman Hammond; Ann Nottingham Kelsall; Joyce Stewart; Gene S. Stuart
- Publisher
- National Geographic Society
- Publication year
- 1986
- Condition
- Good
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0870445855
- ISBN 13
- 9780870445859
- Edition
- First Edition.
- Item weight
- 1.517 pounds
- Dimensions
- N/A
Hardcover with dust jacket. 1986 200p 10.25x7.00x0.75 CENTURIES AGO PEOPLE BUILT WITHOUT THE USE OF DRAFT ANIMALS OR THE WHEEL. HOW WERE THEY ABLE TO MOVE STONES THAT WEIGH TEN-OR EIGHT - TONS, OR EVEN MORE? ANSWERS AS BUILDERS OF THE ANCIENT WORLD AND MORE.
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Reviews
Grade 8 Up Ancient constructions that stand out as exceptional examples of engineering technology and enduring beauty are described in this panoramic study. One chapter each is devoted to ancient Greece and Rome, MesoAmerica, South America, India and Southeast Asia, and China. Each chapter is written by an archaeologist or historian. Written as a mixture of first-person impressions and historical background, much of it is technical. The focus is on the many structures of a civilization, varying from temples to drainage systems, rather than lengthy descriptions of only a few edifices. Difficult vocabulary and convoluted sentences limit the accessibility of the text, but the many glorious full-color photographs are a browsing treat for everyone. Marguerite F. Raybould, Glendale Public Library, Calif.
Copyright 1987 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1987 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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