Johann Gutenberg and the Printing Press

Graphic Library: Inventions and Discovery

by Kay Melchisedech Olson

Tells the story of Johann Gutenberg and the invention of the printing press. Written in graphic-novel format.

Genres: History, Biography, Graphic Novels, Nonfiction, Childrens, Comics

32 pages, Library Binding

First published January 1, 2006

About the author

Kay Melchisedech Olson is a writer and editor known for her nonfiction children's books on history, culture, and geography. She has served as editorial director at Capstone Press and authored numerous works, including Norwegian, Swedish, and Danish Immigrants, 1820-1920 and The Assassination of Abraham Lincoln. Many of her books are part of educational series, providing accessible historical narratives. Olson has also contributed to graphic history books like The Great Chicago Fire of 1871, making history engaging for young readers. Her works have been translated into Spanish.

Reviews

[John · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is very good. It tells you about his life, but Papa says there's something they could delete, and I like this book because it tell you all about stuff and it came with a Kiwi Box!

[Dean · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute graphic book on the father of the printing press. I actually learned a bit. I think this will be quite helpful for my students NHD research.

[Anthony · Rating 3 out of 5]

A short history and biography of Johannn Gutenburg and his invention of the printing press, and the advent of books available to everyone.

[Elias Stanton · Rating 2 out of 5]

I have been doing a lot of research on Gutenberg for a school project. This book simplifies and changes things so much that it is not worth reading as nonfiction. Please do not be fooled.

[Ebookwormy1 · Rating 4 out of 5]

A solid installment in the graphic novel series. These books are an excellent supplement to a core program. The topic of Gutenberg's invention, the visual presentation, and quick bubbled dialogue and narrative are especially appealing to boys. Our elementary readers knocked it off in one sitting and loved it!

[Indah Threez Lestari · Rating 3 out of 5]

Akhir hidup yang tragis, jasanya tak pernah diakui semasa ia masih hidup.