Reading & Writing

Reading & Writing

Specifications

6" X 8"; 32 pages; Library Binding

Interest/Age Group

Grades 4+

Special Features

Index

About the Series
It’s hard to believe, but there was once a time when the written word didn’t exist. There were no books, sales receipts, or signs—there wasn’t even an alphabet! Reading & Writing takes the reader through the development of writing, from cuneiform in ancient Mesopotamia to e-mail today. Each title focuses on an important phase in the process and discusses how it changed the way people communicate. The easy-to-read text is enhanced with colorful illustrations and photographs.

Reading and Writing

Series "Excellent photographs of ancient and modern forms of writing help readers to comprehend the information.... Throughout each text, it is made clear that as progress was made in how things were published, more and more people had access to information.... The writing is clear and concise." -School Library Journal, May 2009