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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. Atheneum.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)

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

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)

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

MLA Citation (style guide)

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

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