Fall 2024

Technology through the Ages

Set of 8 titles

Ancient societies developed incredible inventions and complex techniques that continue to surprise scientists and historians today. Discover how ancient innovations laid the groundwork for modern technology in this fascinating and thoroughly researched series.

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Technology through the Ages (8 titles) NEW
Agriculture through the Ages NEW
Communication through the Ages NEW
Computing through the Ages NEW
Construction through the Ages NEW
Machines through the Ages NEW
Medicine through the Ages NEW
Transportation through the Ages NEW
Warfare through the Ages NEW
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Interest Level Grade 6 - Grade 12
Reading Level Grade 7
Dewey Number 302.2-629.04
Lexile
ATOS Reading Level
Guided Reading Level
Language English
Publisher Lerner Publishing
Format Reinforced book
ISBN F24LERN40
Copyright 2025
Number of Pages 80
Dimensions 6 x 9
Graphics Full-color photographs

Booklist Review of Technology through the Ages

From the Technology through the Ages series , this information-packed volume focuses on machines that improved the lives of people living in specific places and times throughout world history. Chapters focus on engineering advances achieved by civilizations in ancient Greece, Rome, China, Japan, the Middle East, and the Americas. The authors discuss certain worthwhile inventions from ancient times, noting that some, including the ancient Chinese wheelbarrow, are very close in design to modern versions, though made from different materials. The book also mentions some of the technological advances made during the Industrial Revolution. Each double-page spread includes at least one illustration, usually in color, such as a photo of an ancient artifact or a painting on an ancient Greek vase. A smoothly written, historical overview of machines.