Books with title Hieroglyphics

Ancient Egypt is a subject of never-ending fascination for primary grade kids. Here they learn all about hieroglyphs, the beautiful pictogram writing that appears on mummy cases, papyrus scrolls, tomb walls, etc. What do the different symbols mean? How did we learn to decipher hieroglyphs? What was school and learning to read and write like for children of ancient Egypt? The information is accessible and fascinating, plus kids have the fun of creating hieroglyph messages and "works of art" using the accompanying stencil.

This fascinating kit tells the astonishing story of the ancient graphic-language symbols of the Middle East, the Far East, and Central America. The colorful 32 page book is accompanied by a fascinating activity pack featuring 27 rubber hieroglyphic stamps, an ink pad, a supply of papyrus templates, educational Rosetta Stone poster, cardboard model of the temple of Rameses III to assemble; reed stylus, modeling clay, and cylinder seal to practice cuneiform writing; world map of cultures, stickers, and Mehen board game.

Gold Medal Winner in The Wishing Shelf Book Awards 2015 9-12 years.Silver Medal Winner 2016 Readers' Favorite Book Awards Children's/Preteen.Blue Treat Award Rave Reviews Book Club 2017.“Did Ancient Egyptians visit Australia?”13 year old TC has a secret. No one knows she possesses a supernatural power. Can TC help her Uncle Max, an archaeologist; to unearth enough evidence to prove Ancient Egyptians visited Australia, before he’s discredited in the media by those that want the past to stay buried? “Some would say that I have a gift, but to me it’s always been a curse. Before I changed my mind, I tugged off my gloves and whipped my head left and right, checking to see that no one was watching. I sucked in breath and steadied my nerves then thrust my hands against the stones and touched one of the cartouches. Time and place ripped away.”An enthralling archaeological mystery, mixing the supernatural with humour and suspense.The first of TC’s adventures - an archaeological mystery for junior readers and above. Family friendly.

Five thousand years ago, the civilization of the ancient Egyptians flourished along the Nile River in Africa. One way we have learned about the life and times of the ancient Egyptians is through the picture language they left behind -- hieroglyphics. By using this book and the real papyrus paper and special pen that come with it, you'll be able to write in this fascinating language. Once you have mastered the basics, you can use this kit to create your own greeting cards, posters, and signs, as well as decorate your notebooks and even write secret letters.

Learn about hieroglyphs and other kinds of writing used in ancient Egypt. See how the discovery of the Rosetta Stone helped unlock the mystery of hieroglyphs. Find out why ancient Egyptians used hieroglyphs to decorate their monuments. In this book, you will read about the ancient Egyptian scribes and the tools they used, learn how to read many different hieroglyphs, and see how ancient Egyptians made papyrus, the earliest known kind of paper.