Ancient China's scientists /
by S. Z. Zhong.
- 1st ed.
- 111 pages : illustrations; 19 cm.
During the past five thousand years of Chinese civilization, China has given birth to a large number of brilliant scientists. Among them are such great names as Lu Ban, Bian Que, Cai Lun, Zhang Heng, Hua Tuo, Zu Chongzhi, Jia Sixie, Bi Sheng, Shen Kuo, Li Shizhen and Xu Xiake. This book is written to introduce their lives, their works, and their discoveries and inventions.