Do You Live Like It's Medieval Times?: Personal Technology Then and Now

by Megan Cooley Peterson

Overview

From soap to pretzels, medieval innovators helped develop or improve some important technology we use in our daily lives. The Middle Ages were crucial for the improvement of chess, the compass, glasses, and more! Discover how we still live like we're in medieval times with historical facts, scientific details, and illuminating photos.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781496684714
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	08/01/2020
Series:	Medieval Tech Today
Pages:	48
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)
Lexile:	800L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 11 Years

About the Author

Megan Cooley Peterson is a children's book author and editor. Her book How To Build Hair-Raising Haunted Houses (Capstone Press, 2011) was selected as a Book of Note by the TriState Young Adult Review Committee. When not writing, Megan enjoys movies, books, and all things Halloween. She lives in Minnesota with her husband and daughter.

Interviews

High-interest approach to technology and invention; Cross-curricular approach to science and history; Accessible text and design