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A Farsighted Look at Glasses

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A Farsighted Look at Glasses

By: Michael Gerger
Narrated by: Maria Pendolino
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Have you ever wondered where glasses came from? This book takes a fun look at the invention of glasses starting with the Greeks and Romans. Then it looks at attempts by the Spanish, Chinese, French, and even inventor Ben Franklin to improve the design.

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