Ancient Transportation From Camels to Canals |
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| Author:
| Woods, Michael
Woods, Mary B. |
| Series title: | Ancient Technology Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-8225-2993-4 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2005 |
| Publisher: | Lerner Publishing Group
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $25.26USD $18.95 |
Book Description:
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Modern engineers and scientists rarely make,advances in transportation technology that are,totally new. Modern superhighways are based on an,ancient Roman design. the Suez Canal, considered a,modern engineering feat, was actually built once,before in ancient Egypt 3,000 years ago. Ancient,engineers designed and built ships, bridges, and,roads without the help of computers, satellites,or mechanized equipment. Find out how they did it,in this fascinating look at ancient,transportation.
Modern engineers and scientists rarely make,advances in transportation technology that are,totally new. Modern superhighways are based on an,ancient Roman design. the Suez Canal, considered a,modern engineering feat, was actually built once,before in ancient Egypt 3,000 years ago. Ancient,engineers designed and built ships, bridges, and,roads without the help of computers, satellites,or mechanized equipment. Find out how they did it,in this fascinating look at ancient,transportation.