"Until the Rosetta Stone was finally translated and the decoding of hieroglyphic writing made possible, much of Egyptian history was lost. The author has done a masterful job of distilling information, citing the highlights, and fitting it all together in an interesting and enlightening look at a puzzling subject." ?H. "The social and intellectual history here are fascinating. A handsome, inspiring book." ?K. <P> <awards> Notable Children's Books of 1991 (ALA)<br>Notable 1990 Children's Trade Books in Social Studies (NCSS/CBC)<br>Children's Books of 1990 (Library of Congress)<br>100 Books for Reading and Sharing (NY Public Library)<br>Parenting Honorable Mention, Reading Magic Award</awards>