National Geographic Kids Everything Ancient Egypt

Dig Into a Treasure Trove of Facts, Photos, and Fun

Hardcover
$25.90 US
| $29.00 CAN
On sale Feb 14, 2012 | 64 Pages | 9781426308413
Age 8-12 years | Grades 3-7
Reading Level: Lexile 1100L | Fountas & Pinnell R
The ancient Egyptians thought big and built bigger, leaving behind monuments and messages that have endured for five millennia despite tomb robbers and the ravages of time. Pyramids and mummies tell us about their deaths, but new technologies are peeling the wraps off their mysterious lives. In Everything Ancient Egypt kids will discover all they want to know about the mysteries of ancient Egypt and learn new weird, wacky, and fascinating facts as well. Sections in the book include Rise of the Pharaohs, Death and the Afterlife, Life in Ancient Egypt, and Fun With Ancient Egypt (a section that provides readers with exciting hands-on learning!). Stunning photos and an interactive glossary round out this exciting and engaging new series addition.
“National Geographic has again published an attractive and educational book that will become a starting point for future exploration.” --Book Box Daily
Crispin Boyer is a frequent contributor to National Geographic Kids Magazine. This is his third book for National Geographic.

About

The ancient Egyptians thought big and built bigger, leaving behind monuments and messages that have endured for five millennia despite tomb robbers and the ravages of time. Pyramids and mummies tell us about their deaths, but new technologies are peeling the wraps off their mysterious lives. In Everything Ancient Egypt kids will discover all they want to know about the mysteries of ancient Egypt and learn new weird, wacky, and fascinating facts as well. Sections in the book include Rise of the Pharaohs, Death and the Afterlife, Life in Ancient Egypt, and Fun With Ancient Egypt (a section that provides readers with exciting hands-on learning!). Stunning photos and an interactive glossary round out this exciting and engaging new series addition.

Reviews

“National Geographic has again published an attractive and educational book that will become a starting point for future exploration.” --Book Box Daily

Author

Crispin Boyer is a frequent contributor to National Geographic Kids Magazine. This is his third book for National Geographic.