Who in the World Was the Secretive Printer?: The Story of Johannes Gutenberg

by Robert Beckham

Book Overview

Johannes Gutenberg spent his days shut away, working on a mysterious project. His neighbors wondered what he was doing in his metal shop. Why did he need so much money? Was he making expensive gold jewelry? Weapons? Armor? What project could possibly take up so many hours of Johannes's time? And how did his invention change the world? Outstanding illustrations from Jed Mickle complement the fabulous story, giving second-grade readers insight into...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0972860363
• ISBN13: 9780972860369
• Release Date: August 2005
• Publisher: Well-Trained Mind Press
• Length: 47 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 7.1" x 9.8"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Grades 2 to 3

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