Johann Gutenberg and the Printing Press
Graphic Nov.
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2006 · Est. 30 min read

Johann Gutenberg and the Printing Press

Written by Kay Melchisedech Olson · Illustrated by Tod Smith

Part of the Inventions and Discovery series

Discover the revolutionary invention that changed the world forever.

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32 pages· 2,624 words· Est. 30 min read
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Journey into the past with Johann Gutenberg as he embarks on a quest to revolutionize communication. Witness the birth of the printing press, a groundbreaking invention that transforms society. Will Gutenberg's vision succeed against the odds? Explore the challenges and triumphs in this captivating graphic novel.

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Tells the story of Johann Gutenberg and the invention of the printing press. Written in graphic-novel format.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Words
2,624
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
~650L
Themes & topics
Books about historyBooks about technologyBooks about inventionsBooks about booksBooks about machines
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.2
F&P level
~P
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
107841
Publication
Published
February 1, 2007
First published
January 1, 2006
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book · Graphic novel
Identifiers
ISBN
9780736896443

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