Gods and Pharaohs from Egyptian Mythology (The World Mythology Series) [Library Binding]

Geraldine Harris (Author), David O'Connor (Author), John Sibbick (Illustrator)

Book Description

Series: The World Mythology Series | Publication Date: May 1992

Never before have the myths of ancient Egypt been so vividly retold or dramatically illustrated. "The book is magnificently illustrated in both full color and black and white. No other collection on the topic is as lively or as attractive".--School Library Journal.

Product Details

• Library Binding: 132 pages
• Publisher: Peter Bedrick Books (May 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0872269078
• ISBN-13: 978-0872269071
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,808,846 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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34 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book on Ancient Egpyt, March 6, 2000

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Timothy A Murdoch - See all my reviews

This review is from: Gods and Pharaohs from Egyptian Mythology (The World Mythology Series) (Library Binding)

This is one of the best, most informative books I've ever read. I am teaching my son about ancient civilizations and came across this book. I picked it up and couldn't put it down until I finished it. The book contains serially related myths from ancient Egypt and is written in a very engaging style. The author is clearly an expert on ancient Egyptian civilization and writes very well. The chapters are of a length appropriate for bedtime story reading as well as for school-related activity. Furthermore, there is a nice taxonomy of the ancient Egyptian "pantheon" and an interesting, if too short, discussion of glyph writing. The text is beautifully illustrated and has interesting footnotes about many of the illustrations.

8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The invincible book, August 13, 2004

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Gary Pinkerton (Cleveland, OH USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Gods & Pharaohs from Egyptian Mythology (World Mythologies Series,) (Hardcover)

How did Osiris die?
Who took the throne then?
Who is the eye of the sun?
How was Egypt made?

You can find all the answers in this book. Through this amazing novel, many Egyptian myths are told with dramatic pictures and excitment. The myths in this book are the most exciting myths out of all of them. Even if you read the book once, you'll want to read it agian! Each story will capture your imagination each time.At the end of the book there is also a short lesson on writing hieroglyphics. All in all, this book adds up to be the best book I've ever read.