How the Sphinx Got to the Museum
How the Sphinx Got to the Museum
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How the Sphinx Got to the Museum

Written and illustrated by Jessie Hartland
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6 - 9
Reading age
32
Page count
58
Words per page
AD1460L
Lexile measure
Jan 1, 2010
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Recounts the history of how the sphinx of Pharaoh Hatshepsut came to be part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Egyptian collection, from the artifact’s carving in ancient Egypt to its arrival in the hallowed halls of the world-famous museum in New York City.

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Egypt  historysymbols, monuments, national parks, etc.artNew Yorkkings, queens, and rulersAncient to 499 ADmuseumsqueensthe Metropolitan Museum of Art (the Met)pharaohspyramids

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Book Details

ISBN
9781609050320
Publication Date
January 1, 2010
Publisher
Blue Apple Books
Page Count
32
Words Per Page
58
Audience
Picture
Reading Age
6 - 9 years
Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
2010031603
Lexile® Level
AD1460L
Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
~Z+
ATOS® Book Level
7.4
Accelerated Reader® Points
0.5
Accelerated Reader Quiz
140371
Accelerated Reader Interest Level
LG

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