Ben Franklin led an effort to print paper bills in the American colonies, after a coin shortage constrained the economy.
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The choices of author and illustrator Crockett Johnson during the printing process – as well as his civil rights advocacy – make it entirely within the realm of possibility.
Few copies remain of the earliest known board game produced in the US.
Books are one of the oldest forms of communication ‘technology,’ a scholar writes, and understanding how they’ve evolved over time provides insights into their role in society.
A new understanding of the importance of Grade 1 is beginning to change writing education. If your child is missing important basic skills, talk with your child’s teacher to create a plan.
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Professor, Western University
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Professor of American Literature, Iowa State University
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Head of Book Arts, Archives, & Rare Books, University of Richmond
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University Distinguished Professor of English, Kansas State University
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Associate Research Professor of Physics & Astronomy, University of Notre Dame