The ancient Egyptians developed the 365-day calendar and built huge pyramids. Perhaps their most significant contribution to the world, however, was the complex system of writing they developed, called hieroglyphics. The writing of this ancient civilization will fascinate readers. Full-color photographs and illustrations will bring the development of writing in ancient Egypt to life.
Wordpower is not only a matter of the number of words a person knows, but also the way that those words are used, and responses to the way other people use those words. This is a self-help book to assist the reader in avoiding communication pitfalls. The book looks at many of the more common uses and misuses of words, and includes a number of tests covering spelling, definition, usage and verba…
This book is packed with information on the way people live, from food, homes and clothing to language, festivals and flags. Art work is combined with factual text to provide answers to some of the questions children really ask.
Learn to greet people around the globe in this interactive atlas of hellos. With more than 150 languages, flaps to guide you through pronunciations, and features on hieroglyphs, sign languages, and different writing systems, a world of exploration is at your fingertips.