How STEM Built the Greek Empire

by Donna B. McKinney

Overview

The ancient Greeks lived thousands of years ago. However, their discoveries about science, technology, engineering, and math or STEM have held up throughout time. Some of the ideas and inventions they dreamed up so long ago are tremendously useful to the modern world. In every field, including geometry, astronomy, zoology, and medicine, the ancient Greeks were constantly looking at their world and making important discoveries; the building blocks for science and technology in the modern age. This insightful book helps readers understand and better appreciate the vital STEM discoveries the ancient Greeks have handed down through the centuries.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781725341432
Publisher:	Rosen Publishing Group, Incorporated, The
Publication date:	12/30/2019
Series:	How STEM Built Empires Series
Pages:	80
Product dimensions:	6.50(w) x 9.12(h) x 0.20(d)
Age Range:	11 - 16 Years

Table of Contents

Introduction 4

Chapter 1 A Glance At Ancient Greece: History, Geography, And People 7

Chapter 2 The Greeks Gave Us Geometry: Ancient Greeks And Mathematics 15

Chapter 3 Beyond The World: Ancient Greeks And Astronomy 26

Chapter 4 So Much Science: Ancient Greeks And Physics, Zoology, And Botany 37

Chapter 5 Advanding Human Health: Ancient Greeks And Medicine 48

Chapter 6 At Home And On The Battlefield: Ancient Greeks And Engineering 57

Timeline 66

Glossary 68

For More Information 70

For Further Reading 73

Bibliography 74

Index 77