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Secrets of the Sphinx / by James Cross Giblin ; illustrated by Bagram Ibatoulline.
| Author/creator | Giblin, James Cross |
| Other author | Ibatoulline, Bagram illustrator. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | 1st ed. |
| Publication Info | New York : Scholastic Press, 2004. |
| Description | 47 pages : color illustrations, 1 color map ; 29 cm |
| Supplemental Content | Publisher description |
| Subjects |
| Abstract | Discusses some of Egypt's most famous artifacts and monuments, including the pyramids, the Rosetta Stone, and, especially, the Great Sphinx, presenting research and speculation about their origins and their future. The Great Sphinx is one of the largest sculptures in the world. Six stories high and a city block wide, it has stood guard over the pyramids of Egypt's Giza Plateau for 4,500 years. Who built the Sphinx and why? And how did primitive sculptors manage to carve such a towering monument? In search of answers, James Cross Giblin takes readers back to a time before written history and traces the trail of clues left behind by the ancient Egyptians. As he explores various theories, Giblin seamlessly incorporates fascinating information on the pyramids, the Rosetta Stone, Atlantis, and more. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. [45]) and index. |
| LCCN | 2003019666 |
| ISBN | 0590098470 (alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0590098527 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 9780590098472 |
| Stock number | Junior Library Guild http://www.juniorlibraryguild.com |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | TRC Nonfiction | 932 G355S | ✔ Available | Place Hold |