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  • Hieroglyphs

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  • By: iMinds
  • Narrated by: Todd MacDonald
  • Length: 5 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (64 ratings)

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Hieroglyphs

By: iMinds
Narrated by: Todd MacDonald
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Learn about the history of Hieroglyphs with iMindsJNR audio learning series for younger minds. Hieroglyphs form some of the oldest writing in the world. The word ‘hieroglyph’ means ‘sacred carvings’ in Greek and is the name given to written characters formed by drawings. These drawings can be of people, animals, plants, or many other objects.

Numerous ancient cultures used one form or another of hieroglyphs. The Sumerians, Assyrians and Babylonians of the Middle East all used hieroglyphs. So did the Mayans of South America. However, it is the Ancient Egyptians who are most famous for using a form of hieroglyphs for their writing.

Perfect to engage, entertain and broaden young thinkers.. iMindsJNR brings knowledge to your MP3 with 5 minute information segments for growing minds.

Make your MP3 smarter with iMindsJNR MindTracks, intersperse with music and enjoy learning a little about a lot.. knowledge to help shape young minds.

©2009 iMinds Pty Ltd (P)2009 iMinds Pty Ltd
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Hieroglyphs, or "sacred carvings", dot the world in a fantastic array of symbols and meanings. They are the oldest known writings of humankind. This brief audiobook, narrated in a clear Australian accent by Todd MacDonald, gives the listener a nearly six-minute introduction to some of the most fascinating areas of hieroglyphic study: the whens, wheres, whys. Listeners will learn about ideograms and the similarity of these to English lettering, the purposes of most hieroglyphic writing, and the training that scholars believe some hieroglyphic authors went through in order to practice their craft. Listeners will be encouraged to delve further into this fascinating way of studying ancient history.

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"I'm learning all sorts of stuff about stuff I didn't even know I didn't know. And it sticks. In a nutshell: wonderful." (Jonathon Margolis, Financial Times)

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not just for ancient Egypt

impressive amount of information squeezed into several minutes listening time. almost too much to take in for a first listen. extremely fascinating and despite the history of hieroglyphs being usually defined as Egyptian writing, we learned so much about this style of writing from all over the world and through history.

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Interesting

It's good to know about Hieroglyphs including a quick history. Though it's very short audio book, it did cover some interesting facts. May be iMinds can come up with an elaborated version eventually. It would be interesting to listen to.

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Short but informative

it was a very easy book to get through at only a little more than 5 minutes. It is straight to the point.

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Not Bad…

For being “free”. Great little introduction on Hieroglyphics. Also, a very nice brief history “about” hieroglyphs and how they came “to-be”.

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Too Short

Good info - way way too short. So short, it was almost a waste of time?

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5 Minutes?

It is informative, but some of us are looking for a bit more instruction on the matter. this constitutes a light dusting of the surface. I was too excited when I saw this as my expectations were higher.

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