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Oracle Bones, Stars, and Wheelbarrows: Ancient Chinese Science and Technology

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Discusses the achievements of the ancient Chinese in astronomy, medicine, science, and engineering, as well as such influential Chinese inventions as paper, printing, gunpowder, and the compass. "A dazzling parade of such unexpected items as the compass, stirrup, clock, and seismograph." -- Horn Book

Author(s): Frank Xavier Ross
Edition: First
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
Year: 1982

Language: English
Commentary: Bookmarked, OCR (Cleartype)
Pages: 196
City: Boston
Tags: History, Science, Technology, Chinese, China, Ancient China

Front Cover
Half Title Page
Full Title Page
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Contents
Silkroad & Maritime Trade Route (MAP)
Introduction
1. Astronomy
2. Ancient Chinese Medicine
3. Physical and Biological Sciences
Magnetism
Mathematics
Mechanical Counters
Geography
Biology
Geology
4 . Ancient Chinese Technology Paper, Printing, Gunpowder, Compass
Paper
Printing
Gunpowder
Compass
5. Inventions, Inventions, Inventions
6. Engineering in Ancient China
The Westward Travels of Ancient Chinese Science and Technology
Major Dynasties, Additional Reading,Index
Major Dynasties
Additional Reading
Index
Back Cover