Author(s): Catharine Roehrig,Metropolitan Museum of Art
Format: Paperback
No. of Pages: 48
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Language: English
Date Published: 2008-10-21
Dimensions: 226.06 x 231.14 x 35.56mm
Publication City/Country: New York, NY, United States
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Illustrations: Illustrations, unspecified

Discover the secrets of hieroglyphs, the language of the ancient Egyptians, with this innovative kit from The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Learn the sounds and letters of the hieroglyphic alphabet, find out which symbols were thought to have magical powers, and read how this mysterious language was decoded after hundreds of years. Then, with the alphabet chart as your guide, use the 24 hieroglyphic stamps and ink pad to write messages, create designs, and make cards.