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Agriculture through the Ages: From Silk to Supermarkets

From the Series Technology through the Ages

"For of all gainful professions, nothing is better, nothing more pleasing, nothing more delightful, nothing better becomes a well-bred [person] than agriculture."—Marcus Tullius Cicero,… Read More →

  • Dewey: 338.1
  • Copyright: 2024

Ancient Agricultural Technology: From Sickles to Plows

From the Series Technology in Ancient Cultures

Did you know . . . • Ancient Romans invented a machine to harvest grain? • Farmers in ancient China destroyed the pests that harmed crops by bringing in their natural predators? • The… Read More →

  • Dewey: 630.93
  • Copyright: 2011

Buildings That Breathe: Greening the World's Cities

Imagine looking out from your 18th floor apartment in the middle of the city and seeing trees right in front of you. In an effort to stem climate change, reduce pollution, combat heat, and… Read More →

  • Lexile: 1090
  • Dewey: 628
  • Copyright: 2023
8 titles

Technology through the Ages — Hardcover Set

From the Series Technology through the Ages

Ancient societies developed incredible inventions and complex techniques that continue to surprise scientists and historians today. Discover how ancient innovations laid the groundwork for… Read More →

  • Copyright: 2025
  • Hardcover
  • List Price: $298.56
  • Your Price: $223.92
  • 8 titles