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The Evolution of the Book - The Printing Press

Discover more about the artifacts and exhibitions on myLOC.gov with new teacher materials and student activities.

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Featured Lesson Plans

The Huexotzinco Codex

The Huexotzinco Codex

Students analyze a set of pictograph documents created by native peoples of Puebla, Mexico in 1531. Students take on the role of historians, study the documents, and create a scenario to explain what these documents were for, who created them, and why.

Grade Level: 6-8

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Drake’s West Indian Voyage 1588-1589

Drake’s West Indian Voyage 1588-1589

Students investigate a series of maps depicting a voyage by Sir Francis Drake which involved attacks on Spanish settlements around the Atlantic. Students look closely at the details of each of these depictions and draw conclusions about the individual events as well as the entire voyage.

Grade Level: 6-8

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Evolution of the Book

The Evolution of the Book: Introducing Students to Visual Analysis

Students develop visual literacy skills by analyzing the images from John White Alexander's mural in the Thomas Jefferson building.

Grade Level: 4-8

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Schedule a Group Tour

Groups of 12 to 60 participants from organizations and schools (fifth-grade level and above) may make reservations for a guided tour by contacting grouptours@loc.gov or (202) 707-0919.

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For Students

Knowledge Quest

Play Knowledge Quest

Go on a quest to discover the hidden meanings of rare treasures from the Library of Congress. Examine historic objects, conquer every challenge, and claim a special reward. View Quest(s) »

Featured Online Activity

The Declaration of Independence: Rewriting the Rough Draft

The Declaration of Independence: Rewriting the Rough Draft

Students take a close-up look at Thomas Jefferson's “original Rough draught” of the Declaration of Independence, and then try their hand at crafting an alternate version of the nation's founding document.

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Grade Level: 4-12

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Featured Interactive Display

Reading Pre-Columbian Artifacts
Investigate the Maya writing system by exploring the writing and hieroglyphs on vessels and artifacts. Explore »

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Books for Young Readers

Learn more about the objects and exhibitions on myLOC.gov with these great books.

The Declaration of Independence
by Patricia Ryon Quiri

George Washington: Revolution and the New Nation
by Leni Donlan

A History of US: The First Americans
by Joy Hakim

Complete List of Books for Young Readers »