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Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
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"When you think of the achievements and legacy of ancient Greece, you probably think of art, architecture, and democracy. But ancient Greeks left so much more to the world, and some of their inventions will surprise modern readers. The list includes the lighthouse, the alarm clock, the shower, and trial by jury. This fascinating volume will introduce readers to all this and more as they explore the myriad accomplishments of ancient Greece. Thoroughly...
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Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
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"The very name Mesopotamia is evocative. This land, whose name means "between two rivers," is also known as the Fertile Crescent. It's the Cradle of Civilization. Cities grew here. Agriculture was established. Writing was invented. But the cultures of Mesopotamia left the world many more inventions as well. Readers of this intriguing volume will be spellbound as they discover the extraordinary accomplishments of Mesopotamian cultures. Extensively...
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Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
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"China is frequently in the news today. It may be presented as an exotic place to travel-or as an economic opponent on the world stage. But few really understand China's history and how its discoveries and inventions have shaped our world. Did you drink tea, use a fork, or read a newspaper this morning? You can thank the Chinese! This absorbing volume will astonish readers as they uncover the many inventions and discoveries of the ancient Chinese....
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Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
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"Ancient Rome is famous for its vast empire, which covered most of Europe as well as much of Asia and northern Africa. But it's also the source of achievements and inventions that have shaped Western civilization. Some of the best known include the alphabet, the calendar, and concrete, but there are many more. Readers will delight as they discover the many inventions and achievements of ancient Rome in this engaging volume. Thoroughly researched text...
Author
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Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
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"Thousands of years before Europeans reached the shores of the Americas, the ancestors of the Americas' native peoples arrived. These early people gave rise to great civilizations with a remarkable list of achievements. These accomplishments range from the birchbark canoe to the first organized game in the history of sports to agricultural innovations that produced foods that remain favorites today. This engrossing volume will fascinate readers as...
Author
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Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Ancient Egypt truly left wonders for the world, from monumental sculptures and architecture--such as the Pyramids of Giza--to the glittering burial goods of Tutankhamun. But its achievements extend far beyond those wonders. Its inventions range from hieroglyphics and papyrus sheets to makeup, toothpaste, and breath mints! This enchanting volume will enthrall readers as they discover the marvels and achievements of ancient Egypt. Meticulously researched...
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