Ancient Egypt (Eyewitness Books) - Hardcover

Hart, George

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 067980742X ISBN 13: 9780679807421

Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf, 1990

Synopsis

Full-color photos. From the splendor of the pharaoh's court to the everyday life of ordinary people, the great civilization of the Nile valley is revealed in page after page of dramatic photos of the objects they left behind: human and animal mummies, reed brushes, children's pull-toys, and more. "Stunning."--School Library Journal.  

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Review:

Eyewitness Books' Ancient Egypt continues the tradition of excellent, accurate, and beautiful reference works for kids 9 to 12 years old. Ancient Egyptian civilization holds a special fascination for many, with its mummies, pyramids, and highly stylized artworks. Kids can explore a Pharaoh's tomb, see a mummy up close, and find out about Egyptian gods. Lots of archaeological relics show what life was like for the ancient Egyptians, from how they dressed to the games they played.

From School Library Journal:

Grade 5-8 Like the successful "Eyewitness" books, this series has a large format, captionlike texts, and an extravagant museum of illustrations. Large fold-out pages illustrate big ideas, e.g., the burial procession of a pharaoh. Each book tackles a broad subject, but glossaries, indexes, time lines, and maps help unify the information. Small boxes scattered throughout are obviously meant to capture readers' attention, but they sometimes backfire, as when the facts they provide are too mundane or obscure for the intended audience. Ancient Egypt makes a broad sweep of the history of the land of the Nile, hitting on the standard topics, but also focusing on the daily life of ancient Egyptians. The illustrations are especially good here.[...] Attractive but somewhat dry overviews. Cathryn A. Camper, Minneapolis Public Library.
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About this edition

• Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf
• Publication date: 1990
• ISBN 10: 067980742X
• ISBN 13: 9780679807421
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 64