Theme: Hatshepsut

Hatshepsut, His Majesty, Herself

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