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Region: Egypt
Egypt
This stunning new series offers an inside look into twelve riveting subjects, beginning with Dinosaurs, Egypt, Oceans, and Space. Expertly written, each book will feature an arresting design, complete with dynamic, multi-layered CGI and 3-D model imagery that is complemented by fascinating, up-to-date information presented in a user-friendly format. Get a glimpse inside the chambers [...]
Other Descriptors: Africa, Intermediate (Gr. 4-8), Nonfiction, Primary (Gr. K-3) Themes: artifact, History, Life, Middle East, pyramid, Religion, temple Leave a comment
Riddle of the Nile
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 [...]
Other Descriptors: Africa, Fantasy, Picture Book, Primary (Gr. K-3) Themes: ancient Egypt, crocodile, custom, Egyptian art, king, Middle East, riddle Leave a comment
The Scarab’s Secret
The chance meeting of Khepri, the small scarab beetle, and the powerful Pharaoh turns out to be a life altering experience for both and, ultimately, shapes the fate of the young leader. After the scarab uncovers a mysterious plot to murder the Pharaoh he is determined to put an end to it. The tiny scarab [...]
Other Descriptors: Africa, Historical Fiction, Intermediate (Gr. 4-8), Primary (Gr. K-3) Themes: Murder, Pharaoh Comments closed
Middle East
This book made in-depth look at the peoples and laces of this diverse and fascinating region-from the cradle of civilization to the powerful countries that playa central role in today’s global economy and politics.
Other Descriptors: Afghanistan, Africa, All Ages, Asia, Azerbaijan, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Kazakhstan, Lebanon, Nonfiction, Pakistan, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, Turkey Themes: Middle East Comments closed
Orphan Of The Sun
Meryt-Re, a thirteen-year-old orphan living in Set-Maat, Egypt, during the building of the pharaohs’ tombs, tries to come to terms with her ability to see the truth in dreams while also attempting to determine who is trying to overthrow the village foreman.
Other Descriptors: Africa, Fiction, Young Adult (Gr. 9-12) Themes: Dreams, Egypt-History-New Kingdom 1780 B.C., Orphans, Self-realization Comments closed
The Legend Of Wondering King
Motivated by jealousy and the desire to receive acclaim as a great poet, Walid ibn Hujr, a prince of ancient Arabia, commits acts, which completely change the course of his life.
Other Descriptors: Africa, Asia, Fantasy, Intermediate (Gr. 4-8), Iran, Iraq, Israel Themes: Arabian Peninsula, choice, Conduct of life, Fate and fatalism, Kings, queens, rulers, etc, Comments closed
Croco’nile
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.
Other Descriptors: Africa, Fiction, Primary (Gr. K-3) Themes: Rulers and leaders, War and conflict Comments closed
Temple Cat
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.
Other Descriptors: Africa, Fiction, Primary (Gr. K-3) Themes: Rural life, Social life and customs, Urban life Comments closed
A Place In The Sun
In ancient Egypt, the gifted young son of a sculptor is taken into slavery when he attempts to save his father’s life, and is himself almost killed before his exceptional talent leads Pharoah to name him Royal Sculptor.
Ancient Egypt: A First Look at People of the Nile