Was Your Stuff Made Like It's Medieval Times?: Manufacturing Technology Then and Now

by Megan Cooley Peterson

Overview

From windmills to wheelbarrows, medieval innovators helped develop or improve some important manufacturing technology we use today. The Middle Ages were crucial for the improvement of technologies such as the spinning wheel, loom, printing press, and more! Discover how our stuff is still made like it’s the medieval times with interesting historical facts, scientific details, and illuminating photos.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781496684707
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:	790L (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