Seeker of Knowledge: The Man Who Deciphered Egyptian Hieroglyphs

In 1802, when Jean-Francois Champollion was eleven years old, he vowed to be the first person to read Egypt's ancient language. He dedicated the next twenty years to this passion. This book recounts the tale of a remarkable man who deciphered Egyptian hieroglyphics, translating the Rosetta Stone. Beautiful watercolors draw readers into the heartwarming story of challenge and dedication.