The Horn Book Guide

TECHNOLOGY

Woods, Michael , Woods, Mary B.

Ancient Machines: From Wedges to Waterwheels

88 pp. | Lerner | April, 2000 | Library ISBN 0-8225-2994-7 $$25.26

(3) 4-6 Ancient Technology series. Each book is divided into chapters that focus on ancient cultures that existed between 6000 B.C.E. and 500 C.E., including the Stone Age, Egyptian, Chinese, Greek, and Roman. The texts, illustrated with reproductions and color photos, blend history, science, and technology in presenting evidence and informed speculation about the inventions and advances made in each society. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta