Write Your Own Egyptian Hieroglyphs

Author: Angela McDonald
Publisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 9780520252356
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 88

Book Description
A fascinating, easy-to-read yet highly informative introduction to hieroglyphs suitable for all novice Egyptologists. Angela McDonald makes learning the language of the pharaohs fun.--Joyce Tyldesley, author of Egypt

How to Read Egyptian Hieroglyphs

Author: Mark Collier
Publisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 9780520239494
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 196

Book Description
With the help of Egyptologists Collier and Manley, museum-goers, tourists, and armchair travelers alike can gain a basic knowledge of the language and culture of ancient Egypt. Each chapter introduces a new aspect of hieroglyphic script and encourages acquisition of reading skills with practical exercises. 200 illustrations.

Decoding Egyptian Hieroglyphs

Author: Bridget McDermott
Publisher: Chartwell Books
ISBN: 0785833994
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 178

Book Description
Decoding Egyptian Hieroglyphs interweaves a clear guide to deciphering this elegant, largely picture language with vivid depictions of its origins and the people themselves.

Seeker of Knowledge

Author: James Rumford
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 0547530749
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 43

Book Description
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.

Fun with Hieroglyphs

Author: Metropolitan Museum of Art
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 9781416961147
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Discover the secrets of hieroglyphs, the language of the ancient Egyptians, with this innovative kit from The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Learn the sounds and letters of the hieroglyphic alphabet, find out which symbols were thought to have magical powers, and read how this mysterious language was decoded after hundreds of years. Then, with the alphabet chart as your guide, use the 24 hieroglyphic stamps and ink pad to write messages, create designs, and make cards.

The Language of Ramesses

Author: Francois Nevue
Publisher: Oxbow Books
ISBN: 1782978682
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 289

Book Description
An indispensable guide to learning Late Egyptian, the language of the New Kingdom (c. 1300-700 BC).

Hieroglyphs: A Very Short Introduction

Author: Penelope Wilson
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 0192805029
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 144

Book Description
Hieroglyphs were far more than a language. They were an omnipresent and all-powerful force in communicating the messages of ancient Egyptian culture for over three thousand years. In this exciting new study, Penelope Wilson explores the cultural significance of hieroglyphs with an emphasis on previously neglected areas such as cryptography and the continuing deciphering of the script in modern times.

Egyptian Hieroglyphics

Author: Stéphane Rossini
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 9780486260136
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 102

Book Description
Guides readers to understand and transcribe hieroglyphics by presenting and explaining phonetic elements.

The Rosetta Stone

Author: R. B. Parkinson
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 68

Book Description
The Rosetta Stone is one of the most popular artefacts in the British Museum. Containing a decree written in Greek, Demotic and hieroglyphics, it proved to be the key to deciphering Egyptian hieroglyphics. This concise study traces the history of `the most famous piece of rock in the world' to become a modern icon and tells the story of the race to use it to decipher Egypt's ancient script by Jean-François Champollion and Thomas Young. Also includes a translation of the text.

The Riddle of the Rosetta Stone

Author: James Cross Giblin
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0064461378
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 99

Book Description
"Until the Rosetta Stone was finally translated and the decoding of hieroglyphic writing made possible, much of Egyptian history was lost. The author has done a masterful job of distilling information, citing the highlights, and fitting it all together in an interesting and enlightening look at a puzzling subject." —H. "The social and intellectual history here are fascinating. A handsome, inspiring book." —K. Notable Children's Books of 1991 (ALA) Notable 1990 Children's Trade Books in Social Studies (NCSS/CBC) Children's Books of 1990 (Library of Congress) 100 Books for Reading and Sharing (NY Public Library) Parenting Honorable Mention, Reading Magic Award