The (Mostly) True Story of Cleopatra's Needle by Dan Gutman Hardcover Book

Description: The (Mostly) True Story of Cleopatra's Needle by Dan Gutman Illustrator and cartographer statements of responsibility from title page verso. FORMAT Hardcover CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description From the author of the My Weird School books, an adventure story that spans centuries and continents.From the author of the My Weird School books, an adventure story that spans centuries and continents.In Central Park, New York, stands Cleopatras Needle. But what do you know about? Did you know that thousands of people worked in 1461 BCE to build it? Then hundreds more moved it, and erected it in Alexandria, where it stood for 3,000 years? So how did a monolith weighing over 200 tons get moved all the way to New York City-and in the 19th Century, no less?In this historical fiction account by bestselling author Dan Gutman, five kids who watched the Needle at each phase of its history recount the daring story of how something that seemed to be impossible -and that nearly ended in disaster-finally succeeded against all odds.Including photos, diagrams, and illustrations, this book will leave history lovers and fans of problem solving astounded at all that was accomplished. And best of all, it will leave middle grade readers feeling theyve just watched a really good movie-theyll hardly even realize they were reading.A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection Author Biography Dan Gutman grew up in New Jersey loving sports, which inspired him as an adult to write his baseball card book series, that begins with Honus & Me, which was nominated for eleven state awards and adapted for television. Other titles of his include the My Weird School series, The Homework Machine, The Genius Files series, The Kid Who Ran for President, and Holiday Houses own Houdini and Me. He lives with his wife in New York City. Review "A long-needed introduction to the citys oldest outdoor monument."—Booklist "Vividly and accessibly resuscitates an ancient monuments forgotten history."—Kirkus Reviews "[A] delightfully fact-ional blend of history and adventure."—Publishers Weekly Details ISBN0823454843 Author Dan Gutman Pages 224 Audience Age 8-12 Publisher Holiday House Inc Year 2024 ISBN-13 9780823454846 Format Hardcover Publication Date 2024-06-04 Imprint Holiday House Inc Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Audience Children / Juvenile US Release Date 2024-06-04 DEWEY FIC We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:160307213;

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