Made in China, Ideas and Inventions from Ancient China
Explore ancient China’s scientific discoveries and technology in this lively account of people, ideas and social change. Inside you will find out how the Chinese:
Drilled wells for natural gas to light their streets
Made jackets, hats, and shoes from paper
Raised insects for silk to produce cloth
Created compasses to find the best placement for buildings and graves
Cured diseases with acupuncture needles
Guarded the crossbow as a top-level military secret
Invented rudders and moveable sails so their ships could sail into the wind. (and more. . .)
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(ISBN: 1-881896-14-5)
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