Inventions and inventors (Ancient Greek & Roman resource series)

By Robert M Wilhelm

Who invented the lyre and flute, the Corinthian capital, the odometer, the mechanical theater? Who created the horse? Did the Greeks and Romans have computers, sundials, and clocks? What are Archimedes clamps? This teacher's resource is designed to help you introduce students to some of the exciting and interesting inventions that took place in the ancient world. Many were simple, others were more complicated and sophisticated. Many inventions advanced technological knowledge and made life easier for humankind. Various inventions increased pleasure and gave enjoyment in a world that had a few of the diversions that we have today. Each invention is accompanied by etiological and mythological stories and illustrations. Reproducible masters include charts, annotated diagrams, and student activity sheets.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1566961300
• ISBN13: 9781566961301
• Release Date: January 1997
• Publisher: Jackdaw Pub. Co
• Length: 100 Pages
• Age Range: 11 to 17 years