Author: Nancy Honovich Publisher: National Geographic Kids ISBN: 1426332734 Category : JUVENILE NONFICTION Languages : en Pages : 100
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Illustrated children's reference book about ancient Egypt. Includes mummies, pyramids, pharaohs, hieroglyphs, gods, history, and more.
Author: Jeremy Smith Publisher: ISBN: 9781842366851 Category : Egypt Languages : en Pages : 224
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"Discover the amazing world of ancient Egypt, and find out what life was like in this spectacular civilization. Everything from the lives of pharaohs through to art, cultute and daily life is included, and there are fascinating facts about the construction of the pyramids and archaeology today. Detailed images provide a fantastic visual guide making this book ideal for use at home and a school." - Back cover.
Author: Nicholas Taylor Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform ISBN: 9781517101084 Category : Languages : en Pages : 28
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Ancient Egypt: 59 Fascinating Facts For Kids The Ancient Egyptians lived by the banks of the mighty River Nile for 3,000 years, building one of the greatest civilizations the world has seen. The Nile gave the Egyptians all the food they needed to survive and prosper. They started out as humble farmers but later built great cities and kingdoms. They built great monuments, the most well-known being the pyramids, great tombs where the pharaoh kings were buried with their priceless treasure. Nicholas Taylor's book brings you the significant accomplishments of Ancient Egyptian culture, the gods and goddesses they worshipped, how Egyptian mummies were created and what everyday life in Ancient Egypt was like, through a comprehensive list of fascinating facts. Reading a long history book can often be intimidating for a youngster, but Taylor illustrates Ancient Egyptian culture in 59 easy to understand sections. We are sure that that you will be fascinated by the facts about Ancient Egypt in our book and that you will be motivated to find out more about this great civilization. Chapters: * Early Egypt * The Pharaohs * Egyptian Clothing & Jewelry * Food & Drink * Everyday Egyptian Life * Religion * Mummies * The Pyramids * Conclusion
Author: Stephen E. Thompson Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA ISBN: 1440854947 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 260
Book Description
Comprising a unique collection of primary sources, this book critically examines several topics relating to ancient Egypt that are of high interest to readers but about which misconceptions abound. With its pyramids, mummies, and sphinxes, ancient Egypt has fascinated us for centuries. It has been the setting of many films and novels, figuring prominently in popular culture. Much of what the average reader believes about this civilization, however, is mistaken. Through a unique collection of primary source documents, this book critically examines several topics related to ancient Egypt and about which misconceptions abound. Primary sources, many in new translations by the author, are drawn from ancient Egyptian, classical Greek and Roman, Muslim, early Christian, and modern European documents. These sources shed light on popular misconceptions. Such topics include the divinity of the pharaoh, the role of animals in ancient Egyptian religion, the purpose of the Egyptian pyramids, the use of slave labor, the Egyptian hieroglyphic writing system, the role of Cleopatra in the defeat of Marc Antony and the fall of the Roman Republic, and the influence of Egyptian religion on the development of early Christianity. By studying these documents, users will be able to develop their skills interpreting and evaluating primary sources.
Author: Marcia Williams Publisher: Candlewick Press ISBN: 076365308X Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 52
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Retells nine tales of ancient Egypt, including the story of Ra rising from the waters of the Nile to create the gods of the earth, sky, and rain.
Author: Jeremy Smith Publisher: Miles Kelly Publishing ISBN: 1842369350 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 206
Book Description
The books in this series cover 1000 topics each, are suitable for family use and ideal for homework projects for Key Stages two and three.
Author: Beth L Blair Publisher: Adams Media ISBN: 9781598697971 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 144
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Is there is such a thing as a mummy?s curse? How were the ancient pyramids built? What did the pharaohs do all day? All of these questions?and more?will be answered in this fun activity book. Kids will feel like real-life archaeologists when they solve puzzles and try activities about: famous pharaohs like King Tut and Ramses; gods like Osiris and Anubis; what the Egyptians believed about the afterlife; tools and laborers used to build the pyramids; tomb treasures like pottery, paintings, and hieroglyphics; Egypt- and mummy-related Halloween costume ideas; and more! With this book by their sides, kids will find themselves transported to a world of powerful gods, mysterious ceremonies, and glorious treasures.
Author: Chris Oxlade Publisher: Miles Kelly Pub ISBN: 9781842360026 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 48
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Why why why do you ask so many questions? Well if you didn't ask, you would never find out about things! Look inside the pages of this book and discover the answers to loads of interesting questions about your body. You will find fantastic pictures to help explain things more, cartoons to make you giggle, and fun things to do in the color panels.
Author: Nancy Honovich
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Author: Jeremy Smith
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