{"product_id":"genius-inventions-from-ancient-china-9781804662113","title":"Genius Inventions from Ancient China","description":"\u003cb\u003eJourney into Ancient China and discover the inventions that\nhave changed our world.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDid you know that the first compasses were shaped like\nspoons? Or that gunpowder was discovered by Ancient Chinese alchemists in\nsearch of a potion for eternal life? Or that the stories of many items you see\naround you every day—paper, playing cards, kites, fireworks, and even tea—began\nin Ancient China?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs you travel from neolithic times through the dynasties of\nimperial China, discover the origins of more than 40 genius inventions that\nstill shape our world today. Journey alongside the magnificent treasure ships\nthat sailed the high seas with precious cargo of gold, silver, porcelain, and\nsilk to trade with foreign kings and queens. Marvel at the suspension bridges\nthat spanned mountains and deep river gorges. And find out how ancient Chinese\nscientists made accurate moving models of the skies. Every detail about the\ninventions has been pored over by a team of expert consultants who are\ninterviewed at the end of each chapter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith vivid illustrations by Terri Po and Mal Fisher, as well\nas contemporary photographs, timelines, maps, and even quizzes, this book\ncelebrates the awe-inspiring ingenuity of Ancient China, which has transformed\nthe world as we know it, and continues to be part of our lives today.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Susan Hayes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48672532857083,"sku":"9781804662113","price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/3917\/9771\/files\/CoreSourceHub_cb33e68b-f97c-43f0-87fa-f19c23c9e859.jpg?v=1779999907","url":"https:\/\/indiepubs.com\/products\/genius-inventions-from-ancient-china-9781804662113","provider":"IndiePubs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}