Gutenberg's Bible

by Jason Carter

Book Overview

Few books have had as much of an impact on history as the Gutenberg Bible. Readers will learn how the Bible that Johannes Gutenberg began work on in 1450 resulted in a transformation in the distribution of knowledge and sparked incredible growth in literacy. They'll find out how Gutenberg's printing press worked, how books had to be copied out by hand before its invention, and what already extant tools helped inspire Gutenberg. The Gutenberg Bible's...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1508104042
• ISBN13: 9781508104049
• Release Date: December 2016
• Publisher: Rosen Education Service
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 7.8" x 7.8"
• Age Range: 6 to 10 years
• Grade Range: Grades 1 to 5