Tutankhamen's gift

Small and frail, Tutankhamen was an all but ignored member of the royal family of the great Egyptian pharaoh Amenhotep III. At the school of the menoi, or tutors, he did not excel at physical activities with the other royal princes. Keeping to himself, he observed and admired the work of his father's craftsmen, who built glorious temples to Egypt's many gods. Someday he too would find a gift fo…

The Usborne encyclopedia of ancient Egypt

Introduces the history, government, religion, and culture of ancient Egypt, describes how archaeologists learn about Egyptian civilization, and suggests related Web sites.

The pharaohs of ancient Egypt

For more than 3,000 years, Egypt was a great civilization that thrived along the banks of the Nile River. But when its cities crumbled to dust, Egypt’s culture and the secrets of its hieroglyphic writings were also lost. The Pharaohs of Ancient Egypt explains how archaeologists have pieced together their discoveries to slowly reveal the history of Egypt’s people, its pharaohs, and its gold…

Egyptians

Who were the ancient Egyptians? Why did they build pyramids and how were mummies made? These and other questions answered with vivid, full colour illustrations and photographs on every page, and short, informative text. Developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton for children beginning to read alone.

The Great Pyramid at Giza : tomb of wonders

A history of the construction of the Great Pyramid at Giza and the civilization that produced it.

Tutankhamun

Tells the story of the discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb by Howard Carter and Lord Carnarvon and the supposed curse connected with it, as well as information on the life and dynasty of the pharaoh

Village in Egypt

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ISBN/ISSN

071362292X

Collation

25 pages : illustration ; 21 cm

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Call Number

962.1 BEN

Egypt the culture

Find out how the ancient Egyptians built the great pyramids and made mummies of the dead. Children will love learning how to spell their names in hieroglyphs. Modern Egyptian culture is also featured with special sections on religion, art, music, and dance.

Egypt the culture

Four new countries and nine updated editions have been added to Bobbie Kalman's popular Lands, Peoples, and Cultures series. These powerful and intimate portraits of countries use up-to-date information and full-color photography. Presented in a mini series format, three books per country ensures thorough coverage of all the important aspects. It also allows more students to work on different p…

I am the mummy Heb-Nefert

Clad in flowing linen robes, adorned with jewels, pampered by servants, Heb-Nefert led a life of leisure and joy with her royal husband on the banks of the Nile. Now she lies, a mummy, encased in glass in a museum, and recalls the days of long ago. “A mummy’s moving soliloquy on youth, love and the fleeting nature of life is the centerpiece of this hauntingly beautiful picture book.”--Pub…