printing

In Williamsburg, Virginia, two years before the start of the American Revolution, nine-year-old Maria worries that her mother will lose her contract to publish official reports and announcements of the British government because she prints anti-British articles in their family-run newspaper.

Describes the invention of the printing press, looks at some of the methods used to print texts prior to 1455, introduces Johannes Guttenburg, the man credited with the creation of movable type, and considers the impact of the invention on society.

Discusses a colonial printer's career, family life, equipment, and role in the American Revolution.

Provides reference information for authors, editors, proofreaders, and others who work with words, presenting style guidelines for the parts of a published work, proofs, grammar and usage, punctuation, names and terms, illustrations and captions, and other issues.

Learn how to print and create crafts with imaginative projects that will inspire and delight young artists. Includes tips on finding materials and general art techniques.

Surveys the development of the printing press, from advances in Asia and Gutenberg's work in Germany to the profound impact of printing on civilization in general.

Examines developments in the world of communications technology as they relate to books and newspapers, looking at printing methods, security inks, the manufacture of paper, computer design, smart cards, the World Wide Web, virtual libraries, and map making.

Illustrates 110 complete alphabets in various type styles in capital letters, and includes sixteen complete lower case alphabets, and seventy sets of numbers and other symbols.

"Explore the life of a colonial printer and his importance to the community, as well as everyday life, responsibilities, and social practices during that time"--Provided by publisher.