Ancient Egypt (Dk Revealed) [Hardcover]

Peter Chrisp (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 3, 2002 | Series: Dk Revealed

The "DK Revealed" series peels back the layers of its subjects by integrating striking images on acetate pages with textual details and information. This text takes you into the depths of Ancient Egypt, allowing you to uncover historical details such as what's behind Tutankhamen's mask, how temple rituals awoke the gods, the secret of the Valley of the Kings and why a merchant's ship hid a treasure trove. Discover the story of how the great pyramids were built and how the pharoahs were prepared for the afterlife. With information about life in Ancient Egypt, together with cross-sections and transparent layers, this book enables you to explore everything from gods and goddesses to hieroglyphs and hidden treasures.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 2-5-A dazzling look at Egyptian artifacts and architecture. Hundreds of excellent-quality, captioned, full-color photographs and reproductions demonstrate various aspects of culture and life. Two-page spreads focus on different facets of this ancient civilization, and transparent cutaways are used to view Tutankhamen's mummy, the interior of his tomb, the temple at Abu Simbel, and the hold of a cargo boat on the Nile. This spectacular presentation is easy to read and a delight to browse through. However, it is not substantial enough for reports, and lacks a time line or a cohesive historical overview. It's similar in concept and format to the "Eyewitness" series (DK), but even glitzier.
Cynthia M. Sturgis, Ledding Library, Milwaukie, OR
Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

From Booklist

Gr. 4-8. DK's familiar combination of cross-sections, photos, drawings, and captions gives the effect of walking through a museum exhibit in this lavishly illustrated title. Traditionally rendered illustrations mix with computer graphics and transparent pages that allow the reader to peal away layers to reveal the inside of Tutankhamen's coffin (including the mummy's remains), an Egyptian work boat, and the great temple Abu Simbel. Each spread covers a different topic about life on the Nile, such as rulers and gods, warriors, notions of beauty, craftsmanship, methods of writing, techniques for building tombs, and mummification. The lively text includes a brief, exciting account of archaeologist Howard Carter's discovery of King Tutankhamen's tomb. Full of information, this versatile book offers plenty of report material, as well as an appealing format for browsers. Helen Rosenberg
Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 40 pages
• Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Child's H/B (October 3, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0751341495
• ISBN-13: 978-0751341492
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.4 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,100,069 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)