Ancient Science: 40 Time-Traveling, World-Exploring, History-Making Activities for Kids [Paperback]

Jim Wiese (Author), Ed Shems (Illustrator)

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Paperback: 128 pages
Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (Jan 14 2003)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0471215953
ISBN-13: 978-0471215950
Product Dimensions: 25.5 x 18 x 0.9 cm
Shipping Weight: 259 g
Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #216,009 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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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!

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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!

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Every civilization has contributed to the scientific knowledge that we use today. Read the first page

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Amazon.com: 3.5 out of 5 stars (4 customer reviews)

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3.0 out of 5 stars Great way to teach hands-on science to children, May 25 2006

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This review is from: Ancient Science: 40 Time-Traveling, World-Exploring, History-Making Activities for Kids (Paperback)

I love the projects in this book. As a homeschool mom, I like to teach about the "history" of subjects and not just the usual science basics. I want my kids to know how science was started, and who helped develop some of the modern day advancements in science that we use today. This book is great for teaching the beginnings of science. Measure the earth with Erastothenes, find out just what it was that made Archimedes cry "Eureka!". This is definitely worth owning if you'd like to help your children "see" what the ancient scientists saw.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Way to Correlate World History With Science, April 13 2007

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I purchased this book to utilize with our homeschooling curriculum "Introduction to World History." Ancient Science covers science from pre historic time to the discovery of the Americas. Each section covers a particular period in history with experiments to compliment the historical setting. We are planning to use Ancient Science, Usborne Book of World History and Usborne Time Traveler for our science and history curriculum this coming fall.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Resource, Sep 25 2009

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This book is great because it relates science to history, with lots of easy experiements & demonstrations to try.

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