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The story of construction is the story of civilisation. The first humans moved from place to place, often building new shelters every time they moved. As civilisations grew, people needed larger, more permanent buildings. Construction technology became more sophisitcated to meet the demand. Ancient cultures left behind a rich legacy of construction knowledge and technology. This book tells the story of their contributions. Ages 10 and up. Includes bibliography and index.

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The attractively designed Ancient Technology series shows that modern techniques have long histories. The books, which incorporate crisp photographs of artifacts, are invitingly written...books in this series show just how interesting history can be.

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