Ox, House, Stick: The History of Our Alphabet

Bold collage illustrations and clear prose trace the origins of our familiar letters. From the proto-Sinaitic peoples, through the Phoenicians, Greeks and Romans, this book follows the development of the Roman alphabet.

Includes sidebar information on punctuation, writing materials, the technology of printing, and more.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Charlesbridge Publishing
Published: 07/01/2007
ISBN: 9781570916106
Pages: 48
Weight: 0.55lbs
Size: 10.90h x 8.30w x 0.20d

Review Citations: Kirkus Review - Children 06/15/2007 pg. 611
School Library Journal 08/01/2007 pg. 138
Booklist 08/01/2007 pg. 72
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 09/01/2007 pg. 48 - Recommended
Horn Book Magazine 11/01/2007 pg. 698
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2008 - Superior,Well Above Average

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 114835 / Ox, House, Stick: The History of Our Alphabet
Reading Level: 6.2 / Interest Level: Lower Grade / Point Value: 1