Bibliograph

Cultural contributions from Europe, the printing press, Braille, and more, Madeline Tyler

Type

Label

Cultural contributions from Europe, the printing press, Braille, and more, Madeline Tyler

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrationsmaps

Index

index present

resource.interestAgeLevel

Ages 8-11

resource.interestGradeLevel

Grades 3-4

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Cultural contributions from Europe

Oclc number

1027186609

Responsibility statement

Madeline Tyler

Series statement

Great cultures, great ideas

Sub title

the printing press, Braille, and more

Summary

Introduces readers to the birth of photography and other innovations from Europe. Fact boxes summarize information about inventions, history, and European culturesWe wouldn't be able to snap selfies today without the invention of photography over a century ago, but how did this marvelous technology begin? This fascinating book introduces readers to the birth of photography and other innovations from Europe. They'll encounter many innovations throughout history that are crucial to our daily life in modern times. Stunning full-color photographs let readers explore incredible inventions up close. Fun fact boxes summarize important information into bite-sized chunks that will attract even reluctant readers. An exploration of inventions, history, and European cultures, this unique book will be valuable in any library or classroom

Table Of Contents

What is culture? -- Global culture -- Where is Europe? -- Western Europe. Vatican City -- Glasses -- Telescope -- Numbers and computers -- Printing press -- Braille -- World Wide Web -- Telephone -- Spacesuits -- Flamenco -- Eastern Europe. Tetris -- Matryoshka Dolls -- Russian ballet -- Bran Castle -- Scandinavia. Vikings -- LEGO -- IKEA

Target audience

juvenile

Creator