Ancient Egyptians
Ancient Egyptians

Author: Rosalie F. Baker

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 2001-11-29

Total Pages: 193

ISBN-13: 0198028512

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The ultimate who's who of ancient Egypt, Ancient Egyptians is an engaging look at the ancient world through its important leaders. Included are biographies of: * The magnificent Imhotep, who set the standard for pyramid-building * Nefertiti, the renowned beauty * Khufu, the builder of the Great Pyramid * Hatshepsut, a woman pharaoh who defied tradition and called herself "king" * Tutankhamun, whose tomb unveiled fantastic riches * Rameses the Great, the last majestic king of ancient Egypt * Ptahhotep, the great thinker and statesman for King Izezi Ancient Egyptians reveals how Egyptian society was constructed, its religions, burial rituals, architecture, and the history and practices of archaeology that have brought all this information to light.

Recommended Reference Books for Small and Medium Sized Libraries and Media Centers, 1999
Recommended Reference Books for Small and Medium Sized Libraries and Media Centers, 1999

Author: Bohdan S. Wynar

Publisher:

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 334

ISBN-13: 9781563087660

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Identifies and describes some 600 of the most useful and affordable reference sources available, with the needs of small and medium-sized school, public, academic, and special libraries in mind. Reviews are selected from American Reference Books Annual 1999, covering reference titles published in 1998, with a few from 1997. Detailed and often evaluative annotations written by practicing librarians and subject specialists examine the nature, scope, and usability of each work. In many cases reviews from professional journals are cited and materials are compared to similar works. Each entry includes complete bibliographic and ordering information. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Library Journal
Library Journal

Author:

Publisher:

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 1168

ISBN-13:

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Includes, beginning Sept. 15, 1954 (and on the 15th of each month, Sept.-May) a special section: School library journal, ISSN 0000-0035, (called Junior libraries, 1954-May 1961). Also issued separately.

Exploration
Exploration

Author: Rebecca Stefoff

Publisher: Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 56

ISBN-13: 9780761416401

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Text plus historical and contemporary maps provide a look at the world during the Age of Exploration.