Theme: ancient Egypt

Ancient Egypt: A First Look at People of the Nile

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

The civilization of ancient Egypt disappeared two thousand years ago, yet we still marvel at the wonders it left behind. This engaging primer for young readers introduces the land, people, and culture of Egypt, including the pyramids, the Great Sphinx, and mummification. In his signature style of creating three-dimensional illustrations, Bruce Strachan brings to life [...]

Descriptors: Egypt, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Nonfiction, Primary (ages 6-9) » Other Themes: , , , , , , , , , » Leave a comment

Hatshepsut, His Majesty, Herself

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

This is an informative picturebook biography of Egypt’s only successful female pharaoh. Hatshepsut gained Egypt’s throne when all her male siblings — including the half brother whom she married — died. Originally named regent to her nephew, Tuthmosis III, Hatshepsut gradually assumed more and more power, and eventually had herself crowned pharaoh. Since no word [...]

Descriptors: Biography, Egypt, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Picture Book » Other Themes: , , , , » Leave a comment

Ghosts of the Nile

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

Zachary and his aunt travel through time to ancient Egypt where they have many adventures.

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Egyptian Diary: The Journal of Nakht

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

In ancient Egypt, Nakht records his experiences as his family moves from small town Esna to the big, exciting city of Memphis, where he studies to be a scribe like his father and helps discover who has been robbing graves.

Descriptors: Historical Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Picture Book, Young Adult (ages 14-18) » Other Themes: , , , , , , , » Leave a comment

Riddle of the Nile

By Rebecca Ballenger | Published: October 29, 2008

The second book in the new Made In series of riddle books, Riddle of the Nile features Baby Crocodile. His dream is to become king of the Nile, but first he must solve a baffling riddle. His search for the answer takes young readers through ancient myths and modern mosques to the Great Sphinx, the [...]

Descriptors: Egypt, Fantasy, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9) » Other Themes: , , , , , » Leave a comment

Temple Cat

By Kathy G. Short | Published: March 14, 2007

A temple cat in ancient Egypt grows tired of being worshipped and cared for in a reverent fashion and travels to the seaside, where she finds genuine affection with a fisherman and his children.

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Croco’nile

By Kathy G. Short | Published: March 14, 2007

Set sail for adventure with Hamut and his sister Nekatu as they stow away on a sailboat, paint a pyramid, win the favor of a pharaoh, and escape their kidnappers on the back of a crocodile.

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Who Built the Pyramid?

By Kathy G. Short | Published: March 14, 2007

Describes the different roles people played in building the pyramid from the water carrier to the King of Egypt, and discover why each claims to have built the pyramid.

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