Bibliograph

Do we build like it's medieval times?, construction technology then and now, by Megan Cooley Peterson

Type

Label

Do we build like it's medieval times?, construction technology then and now, by Megan Cooley Peterson

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (page 47) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

resource.interestAgeLevel

Ages 8 to 11, Capstone Press

resource.interestGradeLevel

Grades 2 to 3, Capstone Press

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Do we build like it's medieval times?

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1184683804

Responsibility statement

by Megan Cooley Peterson

Series statement

Medieval tech today

Sub title

construction technology then and now

Summary

"From cranes to castles, medieval innovators helped develop and improve some important construction technology we use today. The Middle Ages were crucial for the development of technologies such as the chimney, central heating, the flying buttress, and more! Discover how we still build like we're in medieval times with interesting historical facts, scientific details, and illuminating photos"--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Modern or medieval? -- Stained glass -- The flying buttress -- The treadwheel crane -- The stationary harbor crane -- The segmental arch bridge -- The chimney -- Central heating -- Gothic architecture

Target audience

pre adolescent

resource.variantTitle

Do we build like it is medieval times?

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