What is a book?
Q: What is a book?
A: A book is a set of printed sheets of paper held together between two covers, with words written in them and illustrations drawn.
Q: How did the change from scrolls to books begin?
A: The change from scrolls to books began in the Roman Empire and took many centuries to become complete.
Q: Who are authors and illustrators?
A: An author is someone who writes a book, while an illustrator is someone who draws pictures for it.
Q: What are some examples of texts that can be understood without reading the whole collection of writings?
A: Examples include the Iliad, Odyssey, Bible, Quran and Torah - all of which consist of a number of “religious books” in this sense of the word.
Q: What are hardcover and paperback books?
A: Hardcover books have hard covers made of cardboard that is covered in cloth or leather and sewn together, while paperback books have covers made of stiff paper that is glued together.
Q: How can people make their own books?
A: People can make their own books by writing in them and adding family photos and drawings.
Q: What types of books are there for children?
A: Books for children include those for entertainment as well as textbooks for studying something in school such as math or history.
