The history of the written word /
by Cunningham, Kevin (Kevin H.).
Type:
BookSeries: Our changing world--the timeline library. Publisher: Chanhassen, MN : Child's World, c2005Edition: 1st ed. Hardcover.Description: 32 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 21 x 25 cm.ISBN: 1592963471.Subject(s): Middle Years Programme | Language - History | MYP - Humanities/History | Writing -- HistoryOnline resources: Table of contents
Contents:
Summary: Surveys the history of writing and communication from ancient Mesopotamian cuneiform, Egyptian hieroglyphics, Phoenician and Greek alphabets, and Chinese writing to the mass communication methods of later centuries.
Ancient writing -- The alphabet -- China -- From parchment to printers -- Mass communication.
| Item type | Location | Collection | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
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Secondary
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Book | NF 411 C (Browse shelf) | Available | S037675555 |
Total holds: 0
Includes bibliographical references (p. 31) and index.
Ancient writing -- The alphabet -- China -- From parchment to printers -- Mass communication.
School Library Journal, April 2005
Surveys the history of writing and communication from ancient Mesopotamian cuneiform, Egyptian hieroglyphics, Phoenician and Greek alphabets, and Chinese writing to the mass communication methods of later centuries.
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