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Johannes Gutenberg: Inventor and Craftsman

Author: Boone, Mary

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Book Level 4.4
Points 0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction Nonfiction
Word Count 672
Points per Word 0.000744
Page Count 24
Points per Page 0.020833

Description

Johannes Gutenberg: Inventor and Craftsman is a biography about the famous 15th-century inventor who created the printing press. The book describes how Gutenberg, who was also a goldsmith, printer, and publisher, developed a way to mass-produce books and bring information to people everywhere. Young readers learn about Gutenberg's inventions and his impact on making books more accessible.

Quick Summary

This book shows how one stubborn inventor changed the world by figuring out how to print books fast enough for everyone to read. Kids will love seeing how Gutenberg experimented with metal type, messy ink, and a weird wine press to create the printing press that sparked a knowledge revolution. If your kid loves true stories about people who changed history like "Who Was George Washington?" they'll devour this tale of the printing press pioneer. Perfect for kids in kindergarten through third grade who are curious about how things work and want to meet the genius behind their books.