Technology in Ancient Egypt

by Charlie Samuels

Book Overview

Perhaps the most well known innovation of the ancient Egyptians is mummification--but they knew far more about the human body than just how to preserve it. There's evidence that the ancient Egyptians knew how to set broken bones and that they knew a person's pulse and heart were linked. Readers will learn about ancient Egypt's earliest technology, from that used in medicine, to arts like pottery, glassmaking, and weaving. Through historical content...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1433996294
• ISBN13: 9781433996290
• Release Date: August 2013
• Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 7.7" x 9.8"
• Age Range: 9 to 11 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 6