Fun with Hieroglyphs

by Metropolitan Museum of Art, Catharine Roehrig

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781416961147
Publisher:	Simon & Schuster Books For Young Readers
Publication date:	10/21/2008
Pages:	48
Sales rank:	1,078,213
Product dimensions:	9.10(w) x 9.00(h) x 1.30(d)
Age Range:	8 - 12 Years

About the Author

Metropolitan Museum of Art is the author of My New Baby And Me, a Simon & Schuster book.