![]() ![]() "Although Weitzman is perhaps best known for his work in black and white, the coloring in this book is as elegant as the line work, the pictures subtly using different styles to distinguish the two time periods. Both ship and story are a mastery of precise craftsmanship.”- Kirkus Reviews, starred review Culminating in an expansive gatefold, the pharaoh’s boat stretches wide. The author carefully labels every part, allowing readers to follow along as the boat is pieced together. The flat illustrations in warm earth tones mirror ancient Egyptian reliefs each panel shows stages of construction and tools in action. gracefully merges past and present as he describes the intricate steps of how the boat was first built-and rebuilt, so many thousands of years later. ![]() Pharaoh’s Boat offers a unique glimpse into a common activity in ordinary ancient Egyptian life (boat building) instead of being just another book about mummies and pyramids."- School Library Journal, starred review The paintings’ earth tones, accentuated by bright greens and blues, are both appropriate for the subject matter and pleasing to the eye the boat becomes more complete with each turn of the page. ![]() " weaves the history, texts, mythology, and customs of ancient Egypt into an effective narrative, drawing readers in. ![]()
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