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The Egyptology Handbook: A Course in the Wonders of Egypt (Ologies). Author: Sands, Emily; Steer, Dugald A. [Editor]; Various [Illustrator];. Condition: New. Qty Available: 1.
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Product Identifiers
PublisherCandlewick Press
ISBN-100763629324
ISBN-139780763629328
eBay Product ID (ePID)46008925
Product Key Features
Book TitleEgyptology Handbook : a Course in the Wonders of Egypt
Number of Pages80 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicHistory / Africa, Social Science / Archaeology, History / Middle East, History / Ancient, Social Science / Customs, Traditions, Anthropology
Publication Year2005
IllustratorYes
GenreJuvenile Nonfiction
AuthorEmily Sands
Book SeriesOlogies Ser.
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height0.5 in
Item Weight13 Oz
Item Length8.5 in
Item Width7.4 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience
LCCN2005-050191
Dewey Edition22
TitleLeadingThe
Grade FromFourth Grade
Dewey Decimal932/.01
Grade ToSeventh Grade
SynopsisAs readers of the fascinating Egyptology are all too aware, the feisty explorer Emily Sands mysteriously vanished on an expedition up the Nile in 1927. But in a remarkable turn of fortune for Miss Sands's many fans, detectives have uncovered a second volume penned in her own hand, a course book on ancient Egyptian history and culture intended for the voyager's beloved niece and nephew. Now available to budding Egyptologists everywhere, this comprehensive volume, illustrated by the same artists who lent their talents to Egyptology, is brimming with facts on ancient Egyptian culture and history, followed by intriguing assignments and fill-in opportunities on everything from archaeological finds to theories on how the pyramids were built., Inside this indispensable and beautifully illustrated workbook is everything you need to know to become an esteemed Egyptologist. As readers of the fascinating EGYPTOLOGY are all too aware, the feisty explorer Emily Sands mysteriously vanished on an expedition up the Nile in 1927. But in a remarkable turn of fortune for Miss Sands's many fans, detectives have uncovered a second volume penned in her own hand -- a course book on ancient Egyptian history and culture intended for the voyager's beloved niece and nephew. Now available to budding Egyptologists everywhere, this comprehensive volume -- illustrated by the same artists who lent their talents to EGYPTOLOGY -- is brimming with facts on ancient Egyptian culture and history, followed by intriguing assignments and fill-in opportunities on everything from archaeological finds to theories on how the pyramids were built. Among the book's delightful novelty elements are: -- An envelope containing Miss Emily Sands's Top Ten Things to See in Egypt -- Flaps to lift, revealing hidden treasure in desert sands -- A four-page foldout section full of stickers featuring treasures from King Tut's tomb and other ancient Egyptian artifacts.
I purchased this book to learn more about the Egyptian wonders. I was unsuccessful. I found the material in thecbook to be extremely simple & not at all thorough. This handbook would not be a good resource.