Book
Oracle bones, stars, and wheelbarrows : ancient Chinese science and technology / Frank Ross, Jr. ; illustrated by Michael Goodman.
Discusses the achievements of the ancient Chinese in astronomy, medicine, science, and engineering, as well as such influential Chinese inventions as paper, printing, gun powder, and the compass.
Record details
- ISBN: 0395320836
- ISBN: 9780395320839
- Physical Description: 177 p., [2] p. of plates : ill. ; 22 cm.
- Publisher: Boston : Houghton Mifflin, 1982.
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- Includes index.
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Bibliography: p. [167]-168.
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- Subject:
- Science > China > History > Juvenile literature.
Discoveries in science > China > History > Juvenile literature.
Engineering > China > History > Juvenile literature.
Science > China > History.
Technology > China > History.
Inventions > China > History.
China > Civilization.
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Northwest Indian College.
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- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lummi Library | Q 127 .C5 R67 | 259762 | Stacks | Available | - |
Summary:
Discusses the achievements of the ancient Chinese in astronomy, medicine, science, and engineering, as well as such influential Chinese inventions as paper, printing, gun powder, and the compass.