(4) 4-6 Science of the Past series. Each book offers a straightforward introduction to some of the scientific and technical accomplishments of these cultures. Among the areas discussed are medicine, mathematics, astronomy, natural history, and physics. Science is defined broadly and includes mention of such peripheral applications as the Mayan use of decorative jade and gold dental fillings and the Indian practice of yoga. Color photos and reproductions illustrate the texts. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Elizabeth Howard

(4) 4-6 Science of the Past series. Each book offers a straightforward introduction to some of the scientific and technical accomplishments of these cultures. Among the areas discussed are medicine, mathematics, astronomy, natural history, and physics. Science is defined broadly and includes mention of such peripheral applications as the Mayan use of decorative jade and gold dental fillings and the Indian practice of yoga. Color photos and reproductions illustrate the texts. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Elizabeth Howard

(4) 4-6 Science of the Past series. Each book offers a straightforward introduction to some of the scientific and technical accomplishments of these cultures. Among the areas discussed are medicine, mathematics, astronomy, natural history, and physics. Science is defined broadly and includes mention of such peripheral applications as the Mayan use of decorative jade and gold dental fillings and the Indian practice of yoga. Color photos and reproductions illustrate the texts. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Elizabeth Howard

(4) 4-6 Science of the Past series. Each book offers a straightforward introduction to some of the scientific and technical accomplishments of these cultures. Among the areas discussed are medicine, mathematics, astronomy, natural history, and physics. Science is defined broadly and includes mention of such peripheral applications as the Mayan use of decorative jade and gold dental fillings and the Indian practice of yoga. Color photos and reproductions illustrate the texts. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Elizabeth Howard

(4) 4-6 Science of the Past series. Covering such subjects as Egyptian pyramids, Roman aqueducts, Arabic astronomy, and Chinese cosmology, these books present many achievements of these ancient cultures in somewhat of a random fashion, without much depth given to any particular topic. Nevertheless, the various inventions, theories, technologies, and other accomplishments give a sense of the sophistication of past cultures. Illustrated with color photos and reproductions. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.

(4) 4-6 Science of the Past series. Covering such subjects as Egyptian pyramids, Roman aqueducts, Arabic astronomy, and Chinese cosmology, these books present many achievements of these ancient cultures in somewhat of a random fashion, without much depth given to any particular topic. Nevertheless, the various inventions, theories, technologies, and other accomplishments give a sense of the sophistication of past cultures. Illustrated with color photos and reproductions. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.

(4) 4-6 Science of the Past series. Ancient ideas about astronomy, medicine, animal and plant classification, and mathematics are clearly, if briefly, discussed. Color photos and reproductions illustrate the books, which cover so much information that some major figures, such as Plato and Aristotle, are barely mentioned. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Elizabeth Howard

(4) 4-6 Science of the Past series. Covering such subjects as Egyptian pyramids, Roman aqueducts, Arabic astronomy, and Chinese cosmology, these books present many achievements of these ancient cultures in somewhat of a random fashion, without much depth given to any particular topic. Nevertheless, the various inventions, theories, technologies, and other accomplishments give a sense of the sophistication of past cultures. Illustrated with color photos and reproductions. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.

(4) 4-6 Science of the Past series. Ancient ideas about astronomy, medicine, animal and plant classification, and mathematics are clearly, if briefly, discussed. Color photos and reproductions illustrate the books, which cover so much information that some major figures, such as Plato and Aristotle, are barely mentioned. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Elizabeth Howard

(4) 4-6 Science of the Past series. Covering such subjects as Egyptian pyramids, Roman aqueducts, Arabic astronomy, and Chinese cosmology, these books present many achievements of these ancient cultures in somewhat of a random fashion, without much depth given to any particular topic. Nevertheless, the various inventions, theories, technologies, and other accomplishments give a sense of the sophistication of past cultures. Illustrated with color photos and reproductions. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.