Fun with Hieroglyphs (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781416961147)

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.

Author: Metropolitan Museum of Art, Catharine Roehrig
ISBN-10: 1416961143
ISBN-13: 9781416961147
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Language: English
Published: 10/21/2008
Pages: 48
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.35lbs
Size: 9.10h x 9.10w x 1.50d
Award: Parents Choice Awards (Fall) (2008-Up) - Gold Medal Winner