--- product_id: 3958760 title: "Seeker of Knowledge: The Man Who Deciphered Egyptian Hieroglyphs (Rise and Shine)" price: "€ 16.50" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/3958760-seeker-of-knowledge-the-man-who-deciphered-egyptian-hieroglyphs-rise store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # Seeker of Knowledge: The Man Who Deciphered Egyptian Hieroglyphs (Rise and Shine) **Price:** € 16.50 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Seeker of Knowledge: The Man Who Deciphered Egyptian Hieroglyphs (Rise and Shine) - **How much does it cost?** € 16.50 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/3958760-seeker-of-knowledge-the-man-who-deciphered-egyptian-hieroglyphs-rise) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Seeker of Knowledge: The Man Who Deciphered Egyptian Hieroglyphs (Rise and Shine) [Rumford, James] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Seeker of Knowledge: The Man Who Deciphered Egyptian Hieroglyphs (Rise and Shine) Review: Book Review for College Children's Lit Course - Age Recommendation: 7-11; Children begin to get interested in informational books and past events around first or second grade. The main character is seven years old in the beginning of the novel, which makes it easy for a seven year old to relate to him. He grows to eleven, sixteen and then thirty throughout the book. Summary: Seeker of Knowledge: The Man who Deciphered Egyptian Hieroglyphs begins with a brief history lesson about the Egyptians. This is an informational picture book about Jean-Francois Champollion, the man who deciphered the Egyptian hieroglyphs and founded Egyptology. He was born in 1790, and with his brother's support he started studying Egypt. When Champollion was sixteen, and graduated from school, he was rejected from joining the scholars studying the Rosetta Stone. He was friendly with Napoleon, which ended up making his life difficult after Napoleon was defeated. In 1822, Champollion was sent a package from his friend in Egypt with the final clue he needed to solve the ancient riddle of the hieroglyphs. He almost killed himself from starvation and neglect while solving this final clue, but ended up being okay. Afterwards, he was sent to Egypt for a few years to uncover more secrets. Critical Review: Rumford begins with a brief introduction to Egyptian history. This sets the context for hieroglyphs, which were the characters used for writing in ancient Egypt. Additionally, after some of the words (e.g. bird, Thoth) there is a hieroglyph that represents that word. There is a glossary of terms at the conclusion of the book. The picture book jumps to important moments of Jean-Francois Champollion's life, and shows a close relationship with his brother. The illustrations capture and complement the text. For example, when the text is talking about a room full of Egyptian treasures, the illustrations are full of Egyptian treasures. There are random asides with large hieroglyphs, with explanations. These are distracting, but complement the hieroglyphs throughout the text. History is laced throughout the picture book. For example, Napoleon being defeated at the Battle of Waterloo. This will spark the reader's interest, and builds the credibility of the picture book. The story ends abruptly, "He pressed his ear to the stone and listened to the ancient verse." It doesn't mention how Champollion died or anything. The book does an excellent job capturing Champollion's passion, which inspires the reader to dream big. Review: Hieroglyphs No Longer A Mystery - This book is a must read for everyone! As homes schoolers this book brings to light the best in an amazing young scholar. The artwork is delightful, the story is timeless in its message as well as its historical truth. This book brought to life the amazing dedication and direction of a young man. If you only choose one book that explores hieroglyphs, let this be it! It brings to life the mystery that surrounds ancient egypt and empowers young people to acheive their goals. Our 1 and 3 year old enjoyed the pictures and the story, our 8 year old asked if he could see the Rosetta stone and learn to write his name in heiroglyphs! This book draws you in and holds you. This book is fabulous! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #705,781 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #378 in Children's Ancient History #541 in Children's Science & Technology Biographies #940 in Children's Historical Biographies (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (102) | | Dimensions | 11 x 0.12 x 8.5 inches | | Edition | 1st | | Grade level | Preschool - 3 | | ISBN-10 | 0618333452 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0618333455 | | Item Weight | 2.31 pounds | | Language | English | | Part of series | Rise and Shine | | Print length | 32 pages | | Publication date | June 23, 2003 | | Publisher | Clarion Books | | Reading age | 4 - 7 years | ## Images ![Seeker of Knowledge: The Man Who Deciphered Egyptian Hieroglyphs (Rise and Shine) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71FRk7DYGYL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Book Review for College Children's Lit Course *by K***S on October 30, 2011* Age Recommendation: 7-11; Children begin to get interested in informational books and past events around first or second grade. The main character is seven years old in the beginning of the novel, which makes it easy for a seven year old to relate to him. He grows to eleven, sixteen and then thirty throughout the book. Summary: Seeker of Knowledge: The Man who Deciphered Egyptian Hieroglyphs begins with a brief history lesson about the Egyptians. This is an informational picture book about Jean-Francois Champollion, the man who deciphered the Egyptian hieroglyphs and founded Egyptology. He was born in 1790, and with his brother's support he started studying Egypt. When Champollion was sixteen, and graduated from school, he was rejected from joining the scholars studying the Rosetta Stone. He was friendly with Napoleon, which ended up making his life difficult after Napoleon was defeated. In 1822, Champollion was sent a package from his friend in Egypt with the final clue he needed to solve the ancient riddle of the hieroglyphs. He almost killed himself from starvation and neglect while solving this final clue, but ended up being okay. Afterwards, he was sent to Egypt for a few years to uncover more secrets. Critical Review: Rumford begins with a brief introduction to Egyptian history. This sets the context for hieroglyphs, which were the characters used for writing in ancient Egypt. Additionally, after some of the words (e.g. bird, Thoth) there is a hieroglyph that represents that word. There is a glossary of terms at the conclusion of the book. The picture book jumps to important moments of Jean-Francois Champollion's life, and shows a close relationship with his brother. The illustrations capture and complement the text. For example, when the text is talking about a room full of Egyptian treasures, the illustrations are full of Egyptian treasures. There are random asides with large hieroglyphs, with explanations. These are distracting, but complement the hieroglyphs throughout the text. History is laced throughout the picture book. For example, Napoleon being defeated at the Battle of Waterloo. This will spark the reader's interest, and builds the credibility of the picture book. The story ends abruptly, "He pressed his ear to the stone and listened to the ancient verse." It doesn't mention how Champollion died or anything. The book does an excellent job capturing Champollion's passion, which inspires the reader to dream big. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Hieroglyphs No Longer A Mystery *by J***S on February 5, 2007* This book is a must read for everyone! As homes schoolers this book brings to light the best in an amazing young scholar. The artwork is delightful, the story is timeless in its message as well as its historical truth. This book brought to life the amazing dedication and direction of a young man. If you only choose one book that explores hieroglyphs, let this be it! It brings to life the mystery that surrounds ancient egypt and empowers young people to acheive their goals. Our 1 and 3 year old enjoyed the pictures and the story, our 8 year old asked if he could see the Rosetta stone and learn to write his name in heiroglyphs! This book draws you in and holds you. This book is fabulous! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Charming and beautiful book. What a treasure. *by G***N on December 17, 2015* So charming. The watercolor paintings and overall appearance is a delight. This book is rated for children but after reading the description I decided to get this as a present for my adult granddaughter. Very glad I did. I feel that any age layman will learn something new about hieroglyphics and the path that led to deciphering them. The artistry is exceptional and the written material is interesting and informative. What a treasure. I'm very taken with this book and am sure my granddaughter will fall in love too. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.hr/products/3958760-seeker-of-knowledge-the-man-who-deciphered-egyptian-hieroglyphs-rise](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/3958760-seeker-of-knowledge-the-man-who-deciphered-egyptian-hieroglyphs-rise) --- *Product available on Desertcart Croatia* *Store origin: HR* *Last updated: 2026-06-08*