| A Child's Introduction to Egyptology: The Mummies, Pyramids, Pharaohs, Gods, and Goddesses of Ancient Egypt Contributor(s): Alexander, Heather (Author), Mulvanny, Sara (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0762471573 ISBN-13: 9780762471577 Publisher: Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers OUR PRICE: $19.79 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: March 2021 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - Ancient - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - Middle East - Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Science - Folklore & Mythology |
| Dewey: 932.01 |
| LCCN: 2020016100 |
| Physical Information: 0.5" H x 10.2" W x 10.1" (1.65 lbs) 96 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Get ready to go back in time and discover one of history's most fascinating civilizations--Ancient Egypt This illustrated introduction to Egyptology is packed with stories of pyramids, mummies, pharaohs, gods, and more. In A Child's Introduction to Egyptology, kids will travel back in time and discover one of history's most fascinating civilizations: Ancient Egypt. Author Heather Alexander leads young readers from the very beginning of the kingdom 4,500 years ago through the reign of Cleopatra in 31 BC. Included throughout are beautifully illustrated profiles of gods and goddesses like Ra, the god of the sun, and Isis, the goddesses of magic, as well as information about scribes, priests, and other notable Egyptians. Kids will learn about the great pharaohs like Ramses II and Nefertiti, how the magnificent Great Pyramid in Giza was built, an in-depth explanation of how Tutankhamun's tomb was found, and even how mummies were made. This fact-filled book with original illustrations, a removable hieroglyphics poster, and activities like How to Mummify an Apple and Create Your Own Papyrus is perfect for every young, budding Egyptologist. |