Jim Wiese 
Ancient Science 
40 Time-Traveling, World-Exploring, History-Making Activities for Kids

Dig into the science of ancient times and unearth amazing
discoveries!

* Have you ever wondered where paper comes from, who made the first
known maps, or how the ancient Egyptians were able to build the
pyramids?

* Would you like to make your own sundial, discover how to detect
earthquakes, or learn to write in hieroglyphics?

* Are you looking for great ideas for your next science fair
project?

If you answered ‘Yes’ to any of these questions, then Ancient
Science is for you! From Greek lighthouses and Roman bridges to
Chinese kites and Mesopotamian soap, you’ll investigate some of the
greatest scientific discoveries and the people who introduced them
to the world. Dozens of fun-packed activities help you see for
yourself how the earliest humans cultivated plants, why instruments
make different sounds, how fireworks get their explosive power, and
much more. All of the projects are safe and easy to do, and all you
need is everyday stuff from around the house. So step back in time
and take an amazing journey with Ancient Science!

Table des matières

Acknowledgments v

Introduction 1

1 Science From The Dawn of Time

The First Humans 5

2 Science From The Fertile Crescent

Ancient Mesopotamia 19

3 Science Among The Pyramids

Ancient Egypt 31

4 Science From The City-States

Ancient Greece 46

5 Science From Republic To Empire

Ancient Rome 70

6 Science From The Far East

Ancient China 83

7 Science From The Americas

Aztec, Mayan And Native North American 102

Glossary 117

Index 120

A propos de l’auteur

JIM WIESE is a science teacher and an educational coordinator for nonprofit organizations. He is the author of many popular kids’ science activity books, including Roller Coaster Science, Rocket Science, Detective Science, Cosmic Science, and Sports Science, all from Wiley.