{"product_id":"egyptology-search-for-the-tomb-of-osiris-hardcover","title":"Egyptology: Search for the Tomb of Osiris - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eEmily Sands\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eDugald A. Steer\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor), \u003cb\u003eVarious\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscover the wonders of ancient Egypt through a fascinating journal from a lost expedition -- a treasure trove of fact and fantasy featuring a novelty element on every spread.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Who can resist the allure of ancient Egypt -- and the thrill of uncovering mysteries that have lain hidden for thousands of years? Not the feisty Miss Emily Sands, who in 1926, four years after the discovery of King Tut's tomb, led an expedition up the Nile in search of the tomb of the god Osiris. Alas, Miss Sands and crew soon vanished into the desert, never to be seen again. But luckily, her keen observations live on in the form of a lovingly kept journal, full of drawings, photographs, booklets, foldout maps, postcards, and many other intriguing samples. Here are just a few of \u003ci\u003eEgyptology's \u003c\/i\u003especial features: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e -- an extravagantly gilded cover, featuring a raised Horus hawk pendant with three encrusted gems\u003cbr\u003e -- a playable game of Senet -- ancient Egyptian checkers -- including board, pieces, original-style dice, and rules\u003cbr\u003e -- a souvenir booklet showing how to read simple hieroglyphs\u003cbr\u003e -- a scrap of textured \"mummy cloth\"\u003cbr\u003e -- a large, jeweled Eye of Re \"amulet\" embedded in the last page of the book \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Rich with information about life in ancient Egypt and peppered with Miss Sands's lively narration, \u003ci\u003eEgyptology \u003c\/i\u003econcludes with a letter from the former Keeper of Antiquities at the British Museum, explaining which parts of this unique tale may be accepted as fact, which are guided by legend, and which reflect the author's delightful sense of fancy.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDugald Steer\u003c\/b\u003e has written many books for children including the best-selling \u003ci\u003eDragonology\u003c\/i\u003e and its companion, \u003ci\u003eThe Dragonology\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eHandbook\u003c\/i\u003e, as well as the forthcoming \u003ci\u003eWizardology\u003c\/i\u003e. For ten years he was an editor at Templar Publishing in England, but he now devotes himself full-time to writing. Other books he has written include, \u003ci\u003eThe Night Tiger\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eJust One More Story\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003ePicture This\u003c\/i\u003e . . . (with Alison Jay). For the moment, though, it seems more \"ologies\" are in the offing. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eNghiem Ta\u003c\/b\u003e, Artistic Direction: Nghiem Ta works as a designer and paper-engineer at Templar where she has overseen the creation of the best-selling \u003ci\u003eDragonology\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eEgyptology\u003c\/i\u003e, as well as the forthcoming \u003ci\u003eWizardology\u003c\/i\u003e. Prior to working with Templar, she spent four years with pop-up maestro Ron van der Meer. Her current projects include more books with \"ology\" in the title. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eIan Andrew\u003c\/b\u003e, Artist: Ian Andrew created the black and white pencil illustrations for \u003ci\u003eEgyptology \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eThe\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eEgyptology Handbook\u003c\/i\u003e. He is an accomplished animator having worked on the animated film, \"Dolphins\" which won several awards including Best Newcomer at the Zagreb Film Festival. He has illustrated many books for children including \u003ci\u003eJim's Lion\u003c\/i\u003e by Russell Hoban and\u003ci\u003e Tell Me One Thing, Dad\u003c\/i\u003e by Tom Pow. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eNick Harris\u003c\/b\u003e, Artist: Nick Harris created the large color illustrations in \u003ci\u003eEgyptology \u003c\/i\u003eon his computer. In addition to forays into animated TV advertising, he spent a spell working in the background department on the feature film, \"Who Framed Roger Rabbit?\" He has illustrated many books for children including the Smarties book Prize-winning \u003ci\u003eFirework Maker's Daughter\u003c\/i\u003e by Phillip Pullman. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eHelen Ward\u003c\/b\u003e, Artist: Helen Ward, who also worked on \u003ci\u003eDragonology\u003c\/i\u003e, painted the many color recreations of Ancient Egyptian statues, wall paintings, and antiquities as well as the 1920s memorabilia that appear in \u003ci\u003eEgyptology\u003c\/i\u003e. Helen has also written a number of successful children's books including \u003ci\u003eThe Tin Forest\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Dragon Machine\u003c\/i\u003e, both illustrated by Wayne Anderson.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.11 x 11.82 x 10.28 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 04, 2004\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAward:\u003c\/strong\u003e IndieFab awards (2004)\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Egyptology: Search for the Tomb of Osiris\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Middle Grades, 4-8\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45585348657196,"sku":"9780763626389","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0618\/6260\/8940\/files\/cqQOGHRsQy9780763626389.webp?v=1780296616","url":"https:\/\/littleredgeneralstore.com\/products\/egyptology-search-for-the-tomb-of-osiris-hardcover","provider":"Little Red General Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}