In 1802, Jean-Francois Champollion was eleven years old. That year, he vowed to be the first person to read Egypts ancient hieroglyphs. Champollions dream was to sail up the Nile in Egypt and uncover the secrets of the past, and he dedicated the next twenty years to the challenge. James Rumford introduces the remarkable man who deciphered the ancient Egyptian script and fulfilled a lifelong dream in the process. Stunning watercolors bring Champollions adventure to life in a story that challenges the mind and touches the heart.
Review(s): "A tale of heroic perseverance and discovery. . . . As adept with his pen as he is with his watercolor brush, Rumford etches his lucid prose with lyrical descriptions." Publishers Weekly
"An engaging introduction to a timeless topic"
School Library Journal
"Expect this title to perform double duty among Egypt buffs who read for pleasure and social studies teachers on the prowl for fresh, classroom-friendly material." The Bulletin (4/00) The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
ISBN:9780618333455
Express delivery and return policies
Free shipping on orders over $30
Processing time: 1-2 Days
Shipping time: 3-5 Days(According to the logistics method and delivery address)
Items can be returned or exchanged within 30 days !
