Decoding Egyptian hieroglyphs : how to read the secret language of the pharaohs / Bridget McDermott.

By:

Mcdremott, Bridget [Athor]

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: New York : Chartwell Books, c2001.Description: 171 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cmISBN:

9780785833994

Subject(s):

LOC classification:

PJ 1097 .M33 2001

Contents:

Chapter 1. First steps 8.--Chapter 2. Origins of the signs.--Chapter 3. The scared art of writing.--Chapter 4. Realms of Meaning.--Chapter 5. Reference file.

Summary: Read and interpret hieroglyphs as you learn about the intriguing world of the Ancient Egyptians. Decoding Egyptian Hieroglyphs interweaves a clear guide to deciphering this elegant picture language with vivid depictions of its origins and the people themselves. From farmers to pharaohs, uncover the beauty and mystery of the land that was Ancient Egypt.

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Item type	Current library	Home library	Collection	Shelving location	Call number	Copy number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Reference	NU BALIWAG	NU BALIWAG	Reference	Reference	REF PJ 1097 .M33 2001 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	C.1	Available		NUBUL000001188

Includes index.

Chapter 1. First steps 8.--Chapter 2. Origins of the signs.--Chapter 3. The scared art of writing.--Chapter 4. Realms of Meaning.--Chapter 5. Reference file.

Read and interpret hieroglyphs as you learn about the intriguing world of the Ancient Egyptians. Decoding Egyptian Hieroglyphs interweaves a clear guide to deciphering this elegant picture language with vivid depictions of its origins and the people themselves. From farmers to pharaohs, uncover the beauty and mystery of the land that was Ancient Egypt.

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