Egyptology Handbook : A Course in the Wonders of Egypt (Ologies) (ISBN 0763629324): Book Reviews 1-11 Sorted By Most Recent, at VeryWellSaid.com

Fun trip to an ancient find

I purchased this book to help with research I'm doing on my next tween book that happens to deal with ancient Egypt. I found this book fun and interesting. Sure, it doesn't have true Egyptology stuff but is more geared toward a younger audience.

(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-06-19 06:51:06 EST)

08-31-07

(NA)

A stupid pop up book

What a waste of paper. I was very disappointed when my cohort recently purchased this book. She told me it was a pop up book for little kids, but I could see through the lies and deceit. Unlike my friend Maryanne I can see this book for what it really is....a cheap gimmick to exploit the middle class of America. As if we didn't have enough I-Spy books, pop-up books, and Dora the Explora books. Her kids did enjoy the book however, and even learned a bit of Egyptian culture. The ends do not justify the means. I would much rather have my child look up Egyptian history and culture for a fraction of the cost on the internet. Please save your money and invest it in a more productive manner. Children can learn from pop-up books, but poor quality books like these are not worth the money.

(Review Data Last Updated: 2007-09-08 07:21:37 EST)

07-04-07

4\4

Very Nice

I enjoyed this book and am sure that my grandchildren will as well. I was surprised that it was smaller and less interactive then the companion book. "Egyptology, Search for the Tomb of Osiris" which everyone in my family loves. But this one is fun and full of understandable information.

(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-02-06 06:36:40 EST)

12-31-05

1\1

A terrific gift

I gave this to my seven year old nephew as a gift. He was thrilled when he opened it. Adults wanted to pass it around, too. Even at full price, the book is a good value, but at $13.59 it borders on unbelievable.

(Review Data Last Updated: 2006-02-08 05:37:59 EST)

12-05-05

6\6

Treasure of Fun for Your Little Indiana Jones!

This book is full of fun and facts. Our son was given this book as a gift for his birthday. What a wonderful gift it was! We spend about half an hour at a time on a page. There are lots of "secrets" and pockets and even a game. The book pretends to be a mysterious manuscript dating to 1926 (or is it real?) and provides readers young and old with an imaginative tour of Egypt's mysteries. Its heavy pages have the feel of a well-made pop-up book and its storyline is absorbing. My son seems to scan around the pages and find something new every time we open the book. It's fun for him but, I enjoy it just as much. It reminds me of the fun adventure of Indiana Jones.

(Review Data Last Updated: 2006-02-08 05:37:59 EST)

12-02-05

5\5

GOOOOOOOOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am 11 and loved this book. It is full of mystery and fun. Before I got glasses reading hurt my eyes, but this one was so good I read it anyway. I liked this book because it is not written like normal books; it was informative, and easy to read. It has paragraphs scattered around the page like a journal.

If you liked this book you should probably read the whole series:
-dragonology
-wizardology.

(Review Data Last Updated: 2006-02-08 05:37:59 EST)

11-27-05

4\4

Great

My daughter (7 yrs. old) checked out this book from the library and could not put it down. She took it to school for show-and-tell. Great book. I'm getting it for Christmas.

(Review Data Last Updated: 2006-02-08 05:37:59 EST)

10-11-05

7\7

A Great Series

This is just another great book in a great series of books. If you haven't collected them yet, I recommend it. Dragonology, Egyptology and Wizardology along with now Dragonology Handbook, Egyptology Handbook and HOPEFULLY to come Wizardology Handbook. They are all beautifully done, filled with hiddened surprises and lots of things to do -- an adult treat childstyle.

(Review Data Last Updated: 2006-02-08 05:37:59 EST)

09-17-05

5\5

Fun and not just for kids!

I love this entire series of books - my first was Dragonology. These are very much in the spirit of Nick Bantock's Griffin & Sabine series, though these deal with some real life and fantasical subjects.

This is not hard-core info but pure delight with a little education thrown in. You'll probably want the whole series (as it comes out) and if you have young people around they will delight in the series too!

(Review Data Last Updated: 2006-02-08 05:37:59 EST)

09-15-05

3\3

Spectacular, realistic, INTERACTIVE

This book was great. It involved real history in an interactive way. It will spark an interest in ancient Egypt or satisfy an already interested person. This book will keep your attention throughout.

(Review Data Last Updated: 2006-02-08 05:37:59 EST)

09-01-05

1\1

Virtual tour of Egypt