Bibliograph

Secrets of the Sphinx, by James Cross Giblin ; illustrated by Bagram Ibatoulline

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Secrets of the Sphinx, by James Cross Giblin ; illustrated by Bagram Ibatoulline

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (page 45) and index

Illustrations

mapsillustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Secrets of the Sphinx

Nature of contents

bibliography

Responsibility statement

by James Cross Giblin ; illustrated by Bagram Ibatoulline

Summary

Discusses some of Egypt's most famous artifacts and monuments, including the pyramids, the Rosetta Stone, and, especially, the Great Sphinx, presenting research and speculation about their origins and their future

Table Of Contents

The mysterious creature -- The beginnings of Egypt -- Life after death -- Creators of the Sphinx -- A red face, a blue beard -- The Sphinx is rediscovered -- The Rosetta Stone -- The legend of Atlantis -- Beneath the Sphinx's paws -- Protecting the Sphinx -- The future of the great Sphinx

Target audience

pre adolescent

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Contributor