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Ox, House, Stick
The History of Our Alphabet
By Robb, Don
Publishers Summary:
- ISBN
- 978-1-57091-609-0 978-1-57091-610-6
- Publisher
- Charlesbridge
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School Library Journal
Reviewed on August 1, 2007
Gr 4-7 "Ox," "house," and "stick" stood for A, B, and C in the first alphabet. In this nicely illustrated overview, Robb traces the history of each letter from its origin to its modern appearance in the Roman alphabet. He explains the birth of writing in pictogram form and the eventual transition to written symbols that stand for sounds. With complementary explanation, each letter is displayed in its Sinaitic, Phoenician, early Greek, classical Greek, and Rom...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Magazine
Reviewed on November 1, 2007
Our alphabet has evolved over four thousand years, with one culture after another borrowing and reshaping symbols to their needs. Robb traces the transformations of each letter through their Sinaitic, Phoenician, early and classical Greek, and Roman forms, grouping those (like C and G) whose histories were intertwined and tucking in lots of other fascinating lore. The Romans used V instead of U becaus...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2007
Robb traces each letter's transformations, grouping those with intertwined histories and tucking in lots of fascinating lore. Pleasantly open spreads accomm...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
