Fun with Hieroglyphs
by Metropolitan Museum of Art, Catharine Roehrig
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Author: Catharine Roehrig, Metropolitan Museum of ArtBrand: Books
Edition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2008-10-21
ISBN: 1416961143
Number of pages: 48
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books For Young Readers
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- ISBN13: 9781416961147
- Condition: USED - Good
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Fun With Hieroglyphs is a great way to get an education on ancient Egyptian writings. This book tells the history of hieroglyphics and goes on to identify actual symbols used in the writings on walls and in art work of the Egyptians. Charts are presented that identify the sounds of each symbol. I found it very interesting that when you see a picture of someone on a hieroglyphic, the way the person is facing is the way you would read the writing: if the person is facing left, then that is how to read that particular piece, from left to right.
There is a lot of information in this nicely presented book. It is easy to read and understand and it has a variety of exercises that help you learn the symbols.
Also interesting are the writings on tombs - the Egyptians wanted to make sure they had everything they needed on their journey beyond so on their tombs are lists of things they needed most in the afterlife. You can look at actual photos of tombs and learn to read them. If they wanted a particular bird such as an owl or other animal, often they were depicted without wings, or legs to keep the animal from running or flying away.
My daughter is in 6th grade and they are studying ancient civilizations. This is a great book for understanding how the ancients used their writings, many of which have lasted for centuries.
You can also make your own hieroglyphic messages for others to decipher with the included rubber stamps and ink!
Summary of Fun with Hieroglyphs
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.
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