Bibliograph

Ancient Egypt, Sarah Wassner Flynn ; illustrated by Sanjida Rashid

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Ancient Egypt, Sarah Wassner Flynn ; illustrated by Sanjida Rashid

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrationsmaps

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Ancient Egypt

Oclc number

1050141918

Responsibility statement

Sarah Wassner Flynn ; illustrated by Sanjida Rashid

Series statement

Weird but true! Know-it-allNational Geographic kids

Summary

Did you know that ancient Egyptians formed the world's first police force? The 365-day calendar? We have ancient Egypt to thank for that, too! And the next time your parents tell you to brush your teeth, you can tell them that ancient Egyptians invented the first toothbrush and toothpaste. In this cool book, you'll find out what life was like 3,000 years ago along the banks of the Nile River, explore the lives of famous pharaohs determined to leave their mark no matter the cost, and get the lowdown on famous battles for power. Discover weird facts about famous people, from Cleopatra to King Tut--and about famous places, from Alexandria to Thebes. It's a must-have for all budding Egyptologists, archaeologists, or kids who want to be in-the-know about this fascinating civilization!

Table Of Contents

Ancient Egypt through the years -- Old-school Egypt -- The gift of the Nile -- Grow on! -- More gifts on the Nile -- Gods of the Nile -- A tale of two lands -- The New Kingdom -- Power plays -- Society rules -- Odd jobs -- Far-out pharaohs -- Khufu -- Senwosret III -- Hatshepsut -- 6 more fierce females -- Akhenaten & Nefertiti -- King Tutankhamun -- Curses! -- Ramses II -- A new rule -- Cleopatra VII -- The pyramids -- Up close with the pyramids -- Top 5 pyramids -- The truth about tombs -- Inside the tombs -- Priest power -- An epic journey -- Oh my mummies! -- Making a mummy -- Egyptomania -- Ancient Egyptian funerals -- Great gods! -- Who's who in the nine -- Other odd gods -- Sacred spots -- Top temples -- 9 cool things about the Great Sphinx -- Celebrating the gods! -- 4 other fabulous festivals -- Animal idols -- Very important pets -- All about art -- True colors! -- It's in the details! -- A real work of art? -- It is written! -- Write on! -- A royal place to learn -- School rules! -- Life at home -- Dress like an Egyptian -- Egyptian makeup -- Eat up! -- Good sports! -- They've got game -- Child's play! -- Awesome Egyptian inventions -- Good hygiene -- The doctor is in! -- Cool tools

Target audience

pre adolescent

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Know-it-all, Ancient Egypt

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