by James Rumford (Author)
In 1802, Jean-Francois Champollion was eleven years old. That year, he vowed to be the first person to read Egypt's ancient hieroglyphs. Champollion's dream was to sail up the Nile in Egypt and uncover the secrets of the past, and he dedicated the next twenty years to the challenge.
James Rumford introduces the remarkable man who deciphered the ancient Egyptian script and fulfilled a lifelong dream in the process. Stunning watercolors bring Champollion's adventure to life in a story that challenges the mind and touches the heart.
Number of Pages: 32
Dimensions: 0.13 x 8.42 x 10.76 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: June 23, 2003
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Seeker of Knowledge: The Man Who Deciphered Egyptian Hieroglyphs
Interest Level: Middle Grades, 4-8
Reading Level: 4.4
Point Value: 0.5