What's the Point? The History of Punctuation

From the Series Sunshine Picture Books
  • Interest Level: Kindergarten - Grade 3
  • Reading Level: Grade 1

People got along without punctuation for hundreds of years. Can you imagine that once upon a time there weren't even spaces between words? Today, most of us take punctuation for granted. This wonderfully illustrated book follows the history and purpose of punctuation in the English language and how its development made writing easier to understand.

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Interest Level Kindergarten - Grade 3
Reading Level Grade 1
Age Range 5 - 8
Dewey 421
Lexile AD960L
ATOS Reading Level
Guided Reading Level P
Subjects Reading
Genres Nonfiction, Picture Book
Publisher Crabtree Publishing
Imprint Crabtree Sunshine
Copyright 2023
Number of Pages 32
Dimensions 11 x 9
Graphics Full-color illustrations
BISACS JNF046000, JNF029000, JNF025000
Rights Included WORLD
Language English

Author: Stephen Krensky

Illustrator: Natalie Hyde

Activities for further learning
Author/Illustrator biography
Comprehension Questions
Teaching guides
Full-color illustrations