Title Cultural contributions from Europe : the printing press, Braille, and more / Madeline Tyler.

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New York, NY : PowerKids Press, 2019.

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Description	32 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 29 cm.
Series	Great cultures, great ideas
Note	Includes index.
Audience	Ages 8-11.
	Grades 3-4.
Contents	What is culture? -- Global culture -- Where is Europe? -- Western Europe. Vatican City -- Glasses -- Telescope -- Numbers and computers -- Printing press -- Braille -- World Wide Web -- Telephone -- Spacesuits -- Flamenco -- Eastern Europe. Tetris -- Matryoshka Dolls -- Russian ballet -- Bran Castle -- Scandinavia. Vikings -- LEGO -- IKEA.
Summary	This fascinating book introduces readers to innovations from Europe. They'll encounter many innovations throughout history that are crucial to our daily life in modern times. Stunning full-color photographs let readers explore incredible inventions up close. Fun fact boxes summarize important information into bite-sized chunks that will attract even reluctant readers. An exploration of inventions, history, and European cultures, this unique book will be valuable in any library or classroom.
Subject	Europe -- Civilization -- Juvenile literature.
	Europe -- Intellectual life -- Juvenile literature.
	Europe -- Social life and customs -- Juvenile literature.
	Civilization -- European influences -- Juvenile literature.
	Civilization. (OCoLC)fst00862898
	Civilization -- European influences. (OCoLC)fst01352356
	Intellectual life. (OCoLC)fst00975769
	Manners and customs. (OCoLC)fst01007815
	Europe. (OCoLC)fst01245064
Genre/Form	Juvenile works. (OCoLC)fst01411637
ISBN	9781538338216 (hardcover)
	1538338211 (hardcover)
	9781538338223 (paperback)
	153833822X (paperback)
	9781538338230 (6 pack)
	1538338238 (6 pack)

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