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Hieroglyphs, the writing of ancient Egypt
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Published:
New York : Atheneum, 1980.
Format:
Book
Physical Desc:
96 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Status:
Hayward Intermediate Nonfiction
INT 493 KAT
Description
Precise drawings and photographs illustrate a discussion of the origin and meaning of ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs, including the fascinating story of the final translation of these signs centuries later
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Hayward Intermediate Nonfiction
INT 493 KAT
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Oct 11, 2018
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Language:
English
ISBN:
0689501765

Notes

General Note
"A Margaret K. McElderry book."
General Note
Includes index.
General Note
Nonfiction.
Description
Explains the origins of hieroglyphs and what they mean, tells how this ancient form of writing was decoded, and describes the training and importance of scribes.
Citations
APA Citation (style guide)

Katan, N. J. (1980). Hieroglyphs, the writing of ancient Egypt. New York, Atheneum.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)

Katan, Norma Jean. 1980. Hieroglyphs, the Writing of Ancient Egypt. New York, Atheneum.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)

Katan, Norma Jean, Hieroglyphs, the Writing of Ancient Egypt. New York, Atheneum, 1980.

MLA Citation (style guide)

Katan, Norma Jean. Hieroglyphs, the Writing of Ancient Egypt. New York, Atheneum, 1980.

Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.
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