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absolutealexandria's review
5.0
I love all the Ology books, but this was my first and my favorite. Had anyone been able to translate the hieroglyphs on the cover? I recently got the book back out and I've been trying to translate, but haven't been able to using the translate fold out in the book or using outside sources.
penlop's review
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
prettiestkitty_'s review
informative
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
parenthesis_enjoyer's review
3.0
this is a beautiful book that, although a fine spark for the imagination of a child about the Ancient Egyptian world, is really not a very good educational resource
countessjess's review
3.0
This book has some beautiful illustrations in it, and a lot of the interactive features - such as fold-out diagrams and booklets of hieroglyphics - make it really enjoyable to read. This book would be perfect if it went more for the facts and less for the spooky-disappearing-expedition vibe, because if that part's truth is questionable, then I'm naturally going to question the "facts" about Egypt that I'm reading. I think that the interactive, highly visual nature of this book would be well applied to a purely factual book, because let's face it, learning is a lot more fun when it's so stunningly visual as well.
msteasam's review
4.0
This was the perfect book for me as a kid. I had a huge interest in Ancient Egypt and Egyptian mythology and devoured everything in my primary school library related to the subject.
I ran across this book and fell in love instantly. The information is presented in a fun and interactive way and could keep me engaged for hours. I went on to read the rest of this series and really enjoyed all of them.
I ran across this book and fell in love instantly. The information is presented in a fun and interactive way and could keep me engaged for hours. I went on to read the rest of this series and really enjoyed all of them.
augustgreatsword's review
adventurous
informative
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.0
woolfardis's review
2.0
Whilst I am fully aware that I am a fair years above the intended audience age range, I feel it necessary to say that, though the information was clear and concise, it felt simplified and made up of things I already knew. It is a lovely, colourful introduction to Egypt and it's history, but on occasion it was simply too childish. I also found the cursive script very difficult to read at times. I've no doubt any one with a larger desire then my own to learn about Egypt will not reach for this particular book, but as a starter to get children, or indeed adults who are reluctant to learn, in to the history of such a vast and wonderful culture and religion, it is a good start.
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