The Resource Ancient Chinese technology, Jennifer Culp
Ancient Chinese technology, Jennifer Culp
Resource Information
The item Ancient Chinese technology, Jennifer Culp represents a specific, individual, material embodiment of a distinct intellectual or artistic creation found in San Francisco Public Library.This item is available to borrow from 7 library branches.
Resource Information
The item Ancient Chinese technology, Jennifer Culp represents a specific, individual, material embodiment of a distinct intellectual or artistic creation found in San Francisco Public Library.
This item is available to borrow from 7 library branches.
- Summary
- The ancient Chinese were an innovative and creative people who developed some of the inventions we still use today. From fireworks to folding umbrellas, this thought-provoking volume highlights some of the most fascinating technological developments of the time. Readers will be riveted by the engaging text, vivid photographs, and detailed explanations of the progression of technology throughout this pioneering age. The text covers ancient Chinese advances in warfare, metallurgy, porcelain, silk, paper, tea, and more. Lively text will keep readers interested and leave them eager to learn more. Bibliography, Detailed Table of Contents, Full-Color Photographs, Further Information Section, Glossary, Index, Primary Sources, Websites
- Language
- eng
- Edition
- First edition.
- Extent
- 48 p.
- Contents
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- Centuries of innovation
- The Bronze Age
- Jade: the jewel of China
- Precious white clay
- Ancient architecture
- Wooden ladders to heaven
- Luxurious silk
- Hot tea
- "Mixed beverages"
- Advanced horseback riding
- Horse-drawn chariots
- Rapid-fire crossbows
- Bang! gunpowder!
- Boom! fireworks!
- The invention of paper
- Moveable type printing
- The very first folding umbrellas
- Magnetic lodestone, an early compass
- Mechanism of the mechanical clock
- Isbn
- 9781477788998
- Label
- Ancient Chinese technology
- Title
- Ancient Chinese technology
- Statement of responsibility
- Jennifer Culp
- Language
- eng
- Summary
- The ancient Chinese were an innovative and creative people who developed some of the inventions we still use today. From fireworks to folding umbrellas, this thought-provoking volume highlights some of the most fascinating technological developments of the time. Readers will be riveted by the engaging text, vivid photographs, and detailed explanations of the progression of technology throughout this pioneering age. The text covers ancient Chinese advances in warfare, metallurgy, porcelain, silk, paper, tea, and more. Lively text will keep readers interested and leave them eager to learn more. Bibliography, Detailed Table of Contents, Full-Color Photographs, Further Information Section, Glossary, Index, Primary Sources, Websites
- http://library.link/vocab/creatorName
- Culp, Jennifer
- Dewey number
- 609.31
- Illustrations
- illustrations
- Index
- index present
- Intended audience
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- 789Y
- NC 1330
- Z
- Intended audience source
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- Childrens Plus, Inc
- Lexile
- Fountas and Pinnell
- Literary form
- non fiction
- Nature of contents
- bibliography
- Series statement
- Spotlight on the rise and fall of ancient civilizations
- http://library.link/vocab/subjectName
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- Civilization
- Discoveries in science
- Inventions
- Science
- Technology
- Label
- Ancient Chinese technology, Jennifer Culp
- Bar code
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- 31223124666083
- 31223124666067
- 31223124666091
- 31223124666109
- 31223124666042
- 31223124666059
- 31223124666075
- Bibliography note
- Includes bibliographical references and index
- Carrier category
- volume
- Carrier category code
-
- nc
- Carrier MARC source
- rdacarrier
- Content category
- text
- Content type code
-
- txt
- Content type MARC source
- rdacontent
- Contents
- Centuries of innovation -- The Bronze Age -- Jade: the jewel of China -- Precious white clay -- Ancient architecture -- Wooden ladders to heaven -- Luxurious silk -- Hot tea -- "Mixed beverages" -- Advanced horseback riding -- Horse-drawn chariots -- Rapid-fire crossbows -- Bang! gunpowder! -- Boom! fireworks! -- The invention of paper -- Moveable type printing -- The very first folding umbrellas -- Magnetic lodestone, an early compass -- Mechanism of the mechanical clock
- Dimensions
- 24 cm.
- Edition
- First edition.
- Extent
- 48 p.
- Isbn
- 9781477788998
- Media category
- unmediated
- Media MARC source
- rdamedia
- Media type code
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- n
- Other physical details
- col. ill.
- Label
- Ancient Chinese technology, Jennifer Culp
- Bar code
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- 31223124666083
- 31223124666067
- 31223124666091
- 31223124666109
- 31223124666042
- 31223124666059
- 31223124666075
- Bibliography note
- Includes bibliographical references and index
- Carrier category
- volume
- Carrier category code
-
- nc
- Carrier MARC source
- rdacarrier
- Content category
- text
- Content type code
-
- txt
- Content type MARC source
- rdacontent
- Contents
- Centuries of innovation -- The Bronze Age -- Jade: the jewel of China -- Precious white clay -- Ancient architecture -- Wooden ladders to heaven -- Luxurious silk -- Hot tea -- "Mixed beverages" -- Advanced horseback riding -- Horse-drawn chariots -- Rapid-fire crossbows -- Bang! gunpowder! -- Boom! fireworks! -- The invention of paper -- Moveable type printing -- The very first folding umbrellas -- Magnetic lodestone, an early compass -- Mechanism of the mechanical clock
- Dimensions
- 24 cm.
- Edition
- First edition.
- Extent
- 48 p.
- Isbn
- 9781477788998
- Media category
- unmediated
- Media MARC source
- rdamedia
- Media type code
-
- n
- Other physical details
- col. ill.
Library Locations
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Chinatown/Him Mark Lai LibraryBorrow it1135 Powell Street, San Francisco, CA, 94108, US37.795248 -122.410239
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North Beach LibraryBorrow it850 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, CA, 94133, US37.802585 -122.413280
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Richmond/Senator Milton Marks LibraryBorrow it351 9th Ave, San Francisco, CA, 94118, US37.781855 -122.468054
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San Francisco Public LibraryBorrow it100 Larkin Street, San Francisco, CA, 94102, US37.779376 -122.415795
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