The Sphinx
From the Series Monsters and Mythical Creatures
Most people know the sphinx as the half-man, half-lion stone statue crouched before the Great Pyramids of Giza. But the ancient mythical creature has been an inspiration for artists, writers, architects, scholars, and theologians for millennia. The Sphinx reveals the significant symbolic role this creature has played in human civilization from ancient Egypt through classical Greece and the Renaissance into the twenty-first century.
Interest Level | Grade 7 - Grade 12 |
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Reading Level | Grade 7 |
Copyright | 2012 |
Genre | Nonfiction |
Publisher | ReferencePoint Press |
Series | Monsters and Mythical Creatures |
Language | English |
Number of Pages | 80 |
ISBN | 9781601522221, 9781601522238, 9781601522221B |
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Title Format | Reinforced book, Hosted ebook, Print + Ebook |
Release Date | 2012-01-01 |
Dewey | 398.45 |
School Library Journal
Gr 4–8 All three books look at the history, associated mythology, and place of these subjects in the modern era. Readers wil enjoy the references to current popular culture such as the werewolves in the “Twilight” series and the half giant, Hagrid, from the “Harry Potter” series. The books are text heavy with a few pictures sprinkled throughout. “Did you know?” sidebars offer more interesting tidbits of information. The material is laid out in short chapters to keep even reluctant readers interested. Children will get a well-rounded look at the featured subjects and how they have evolved into the creatures that still fascinated many today.
School Library Journal
Gr 4–8 All three books look at the history, associated mythology, and place of these subjects in the modern era. Readers wil enjoy the references to current popular culture such as the werewolves in the “Twilight” series and the half giant, Hagrid, from the “Harry Potter” series. The books are text heavy with a few pictures sprinkled throughout. “Did you know?” sidebars offer more interesting tidbits of information. The material is laid out in short chapters to keep even reluctant readers interested. Children will get a well-rounded look at the featured subjects and how they have evolved into the creatures that still fascinate many today.