Until the Rosetta Stone was finally translated and the decoding of hieroglyphic writing made possible, much of Egyptian history was lost. The author has done a masterful job of distilling information, citing the highlights, and fitting it all together in an interesting and enlightening look at a puzzling subject. H. "The social and intellectual history here are fascinating. A handsome, inspiring book." K. Notable Children's Books of 1991 (ALA) Notable 1990 Children's Trade Books in Social Studies (NCSS/CBC) Children's Books of 1990 (Library of Congress) 100 Books for Reading and Sharing (NY Public Library) Parenting Honorable Mention, Reading Magic Award
- | Author: James Cross Giblin
- | Publisher: HarperCollins
- | Publication Date: February 28, 1993
- | Number of Pages: 96 pages
- | Language: English
- | Binding: Paperback
- | ISBN-10: 0064461378
- | ISBN-13: 9780064461375