Seeker of Knowledge: The Man Who Deciphered Egyptian Hieroglyphs - Couverture souple

Rumford, James

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0618333452 ISBN 13 : 9780618333455

Editeur : HMH Books for Young Readers, 2003

Synopsis

Book by Rumford James

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur :

In 1802, Jean-Francois Champollion was eleven years old. That year, he vowed to be the first person to read Egypt’s ancient hieroglyphs. Champollion’s dream was to sail up the Nile in Egypt and uncover the secrets of the past, and he dedicated the next twenty years to the challenge.
James Rumford introduces the remarkable man who deciphered the ancient Egyptian script and fulfilled a lifelong dream in the process. Stunning watercolors bring Champollion’s adventure to life in a story that challenges the mind and touches the heart.

Revue de presse :

"A tale of heroic perseverance and discovery. . . . As adept with his pen as he is with his watercolor brush, Rumford etches his lucid prose with lyrical descriptions." Publishers Weekly

"An engaging introduction to a timeless topic"

School Library Journal

"Expect this title to perform double duty among Egypt buffs who read for pleasure and social studies teachers on the prowl for fresh, classroom-friendly material." —The Bulletin (4/00) The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: HMH Books for Young Readers
• Date d'édition: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0618333452
• ISBN 13: 9780618333455
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 32