Valley of the Kings (Visiting the Past) - Softcover

Alcraft, Rob

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1588104214 ISBN 13: 9781588104212

Publisher: Heinemann/Raintree, 2001

Synopsis

Describes the hieroglyphics, tombs, and tomb robbers of the Valley of the Kings, and discusses the family life, land, work, culture, and warfare of the ancient Egyptians

About this title

From School Library Journal:

Gr 5-7-Valley of the Kings provides some information on the history, landscape, beliefs, daily life, and occupations of the ancient Egyptians. Some of the two-page spreads include relevant quotes from citizens: the bragging of a soldier, a scribe's chauvinistic observations about metal workers and comments on the complaints of farmers (although the specific sources are not cited). Readers will learn how tomb builders shirked their duties while on the job-"brewing beer, building houses, and drinking." While the illustrations generally support the text, on a few occasions they don't correspond closely to it. For example, a photo of a tomb painting of the goddess Nut accompanies comments about mummification practices. Also, the photographs of the ancient sites are not always clear. Acropolis focuses on the buildings of ancient Greece but also includes information on daily life and ideas about war. Most of the photographs are outside scenes and are crisper than those in Valley of the Kings. One interesting shot illustrates the use of ratio in the Parthenon's design. Broad but useful overviews.-Edith Ching, St. Albans School, Mt. St. Alban, Washington, DC

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About this edition

• Publisher: Heinemann/Raintree
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 1588104214
• ISBN 13: 9781588104212
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 32