Seeker of Knowledge: The Man Who Discovered Egyptian Hieroglyphs - Rilegato

Rumford, James

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ISBN 10: 039597934X ISBN 13: 9780395979341

Casa editrice: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2000

Riassunto

Filled with striking illustrations, a fascinating exploration into the life of Jean-Francois Champollion, the extraordinary man who deciphered ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs, reveals his courage and determination to fulfill his dreams.

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Recensione:

"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

L'autore:

Master storyteller James Rumford combines his love for art and history in his picture books. Each of his books is vastly different in its content, design, and illustrations but one aspect remains constant throughout his work: his passion about his subjects. Rumford, a resident of Hawaii, has studied more than a dozen languages and worked in the Peace Corps, where he traveled to Africa, Asia, and Afghanistan. He draws from these experiences and the history of his subject when he is working on a book. His book Sequoyah: The Cherokee Man Who Gave His People Writing was a 2005 Sibert Honor winner.

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• Editore: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
• Data di pubblicazione: 2000
• ISBN 10: 039597934X
• ISBN 13: 9780395979341
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 32