20 Fun Facts About the Printing Press
Fun Fact File: Inventions That Changed the World
The printing press is one of the single most important inventions in human history. It allowed information to spread more quickly and widely than ever before. Many people credit German Johannes Gutenberg with inventing the printing press, but the earliest known printed text is actually Chinese! Historic, full-color photographs and enlightening graphic organizers will attract and educate budding historians. Through 20 truly fun facts, they'll learn how the technology of the printing press changed over time and how it's used today.