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The Riddle of the Rosetta Stone by James Cross Giblin

The Riddle of the Rosetta Stone

James Cross Giblin

HarperCollins · Paperback · February 28, 1993

Decipher the history of Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs with this enlightening account of the discovery and translation of the Rosetta Stone.

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Who it’s for
An accessible look at how one remarkable artifact opened a window onto ancient Egyptian writing.
Themes
Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs, Rosetta Stone translation
Genres
Ancient History for Kids, Archaeology for Kids, African History for Kids

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About this book

Decipher the history of Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs with this enlightening account of the discovery and translation of the Rosetta Stone. Packed with illustrations, engravings, and historical photographs, The Riddle of the Rosetta Stone is an informative yet accessible overview perfect for aspiring young Egyptologists, kids interested in archaeology, and students in grades 3 to 7.

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This ALA Notable Children's Book also includes excerpts from the translated text of the Rosetta Stone and a bibliography with suggestions for further reading, making it an ideal starting point for Ancient Egyptian research and reports. Supports the Common Core State Standards

Reading the Stone

An accessible look at how one remarkable artifact opened a window onto ancient Egyptian writing.

Come here for

  • The satisfying puzzle of deciphering an ancient script
  • A meeting point of archaeology, language, and history

Expect

  • Clear explanations with illustrations, engravings, and historical photographs
  • Excerpts from the Rosetta Stone’s translated text

Where it sits

Ancient History for Kids62%
Archaeology for Kids52%
African History for Kids47%

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Publisher categories

  • Books for Boys
  • Wonder & Curiosities
  • Kids' Foreign Language
  • Girls & Young Women
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  • African History for Kids
  • Ancient History for Kids
  • Language Arts
  • Early Chapter Readers
Authors
James Cross Giblin
Publisher
HarperCollins
Published
February 28, 1993
Format
Paperback
Theme
Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs · Rosetta Stone translation
Reading lane
Books for Boys