A IS FOR APPLE, AND WHY: The Story of Our Alphabet

by Solveig Paulson Russell ‧ RELEASE DATE: Aug. 9, 1959

A concise and lucid history of the evolution of writing, this book, illustrated in black and white by Robert A. Jones explores its history from the early cave paintings. Going step by step through early cuneiform writing, hieroglyphics, phonograms, syllabaries, and letters, A is for Apple concludes with the invention of the printing press and the universal dissemination of ideas through written language. An important subject for the young reader, competently presented.

Pub Date: Aug. 9, 1959

ISBN: N/A

Page Count: -

Publisher: Abingdon

Review Posted Online: N/A

Kirkus Reviews Issue: Aug. 1, 1959

Categories: CHILDREN'S