Pyramid - Brossura

Macaulay, David

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0395321212 ISBN 13: 9780395321218

Casa editrice: Clarion Books, 1982

Riassunto

The construction and use of ancient Egyptian pyramids is beautifully and clearly outlined by David Macaulay, the acclaimed creator of How Things Work.

Pyramid is a strong resource for readers looking to expand their knowledge of ancient Egyptian civilization, history, and architecture.

Award-winning author-illustrator David Macaulay explores the philosophy of life and death in ancient Egypt through richly detailed black-and-white illustrations and clear, concise text.

Though created with middle grade readers in mind, all with interest in the topic will enjoy this impressive look at what many consider to be one of the most awesome of humankind's creations.

New York Times Outstanding Book of the Year * Boston Globe-Horn Book Award * Christopher Award

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Informazioni sull?autore

David Macaulay is an award-winning author and illustrator whose books have sold millions of copies in the United States alone, and his work has been translated into a dozen languages. Macaulay has garnered numerous awards including the Caldecott Medal and Honor Awards, the Boston Globe–Horn Book Award, the Christopher Award, an American Institute of Architects Medal, and the Washington Post–Children’s Book Guild Nonfiction Award. In 2006, he was the recipient of a MacArthur Fellowship, given “to encourage people of outstanding talent to pursue their own creative, intellectual, and professional inclinations.” Superb design, magnificent illustrations, and clearly presented information distinguish all of his books.
David Macaulay lives with his family in Vermont.

Dettagli dell?edizione

• Editore: Clarion Books
• Data di pubblicazione: 1982
• ISBN 10: 0395321212
• ISBN 13: 9780395321218
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Lingua: Inglese
• Numero di pagine: 80
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile