Description
Explore the mysteries of ancient Egypt as you encounter the puzzles, riddles and fun of this antique land: vital reading for quiz enthusiasts everywhere.
We are all fascinated by the mysteries and puzzles of the Ancient World, none more so than Ancient Egypt. From the Riddle of the Sphinx to the source of the Nile, the mysteries of this antique land have held a fascination for centuries. But this book goes beyond the mere questions of antiquity to explore the centuries of Egyptomania, bringing in the more recent examples of Agatha Christie and Hercule Poirot, the Curse of the Mummy and the strange and mysterious deaths of all of those who discovered the Tomb of Tutankhamun.
The Riddles of the Sphinx features puzzles, games and activities including: Verbal Reasoning, Maths Puzzles (Egyptian Numbering System), Anagrams, Visual Puzzles such as Memory Games, Crosswords, Word Searches, Logical Reasoning, Riddles, True or False, Who Am I, and more. The result is a book that is as varied and rich as it is entertaining and creative and will appeal to the entire family. So grab your ink and papyrus, it's time to quiz like an Egyptian!
Book Information
ISBN 9780500298138
Author Trevor Naylor
Format Paperback
Page Count 224
Imprint Thames & Hudson Ltd
Publisher Thames & Hudson Ltd
We are all fascinated by the mysteries and puzzles of the Ancient World, none more so than Ancient Egypt. From the Riddle of the Sphinx to the source of the Nile, the mysteries of this antique land have held a fascination for centuries. But this book goes beyond the mere questions of antiquity to explore the centuries of Egyptomania, bringing in the more recent examples of Agatha Christie and Hercule Poirot, the Curse of the Mummy and the strange and mysterious deaths of all of those who discovered the Tomb of Tutankhamun.
The Riddles of the Sphinx features puzzles, games and activities including: Verbal Reasoning, Maths Puzzles (Egyptian Numbering System), Anagrams, Visual Puzzles such as Memory Games, Crosswords, Word Searches, Logical Reasoning, Riddles, True or False, Who Am I, and more. The result is a book that is as varied and rich as it is entertaining and creative and will appeal to the entire family. So grab your ink and papyrus, it's time to quiz like an Egyptian!
Book Information
ISBN 9780500298138
Author Trevor Naylor
Format Paperback
Page Count 224
Imprint Thames & Hudson Ltd
Publisher Thames & Hudson Ltd
