Hieroglyphs, the writing of ancient Egypt
By: Norma Jean Katan ; with Barbara Mintz.
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: Atheneum
Published: 1981
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 96
Subjects: Egyptian language -- Writing, Hieroglyphic; Egyptian language -- Writing, Hieroglyphic; Hieroglyphics
Description: Explains the origins of hieroglyphs and what they mean, tells how this ancient form of writing was decoded, and describes the training and importance of scribes.
Notes: "A Margaret K. McElderry book."
Includes index.