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Ancient Egypt revealed / by Donna Reynolds.

By: Material type: TextTextSeries: Reynolds, Donna, Unearthing ancient civilizations ; Publisher: New York : Cavendish Square Publishing, [2023]Copyright date: ©2023Edition: First editionDescription: 32 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color map ; 24 cmContent type:
  • text
  • still image
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9781502665980
  • 1502665980
  • 9781502665973
  • 1502665972
  • 9781502665126
  • 1502665123
Subject(s): Genre/Form:
Contents:
A river city -- Egyptian kingdoms -- Egyptian culture -- The fall of Egypt -- History happened here -- Events during ancient Egypt.
Summary: "Ancient Egypt has long fascinated citizens of the modern world. Mummies, pyramids, pharaohs, and other elements have inspired a romantic and sometimes mystical view of this ancient society. However, viewed through this lens, the facts are sometimes overlooked and the lasting contributions may be obscured. This book takes a down-to-earth, factual look at ancient Egypt. The engaging main text describes its history and culture, while engaging sidebars highlight common misconceptions. The "History Happened Here" section brings this ancient civilization to life, showing readers the places and artifacts that remain today-a visual reminder that the past has very real effects on the present"-- Provided by publisher.
Holdings
Item type Home library Collection Call number Materials specified Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Children's Book Children's Book Main Library Children's NonFiction 932.01 R462 Available 33111011267859
Total holds: 0

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Ancient Egypt has long fascinated citizens of the modern world. Mummies, pyramids, pharaohs, and other elements have inspired a romantic and sometimes mystical view of this ancient society. However, viewed through this lens, the facts are sometimes overlooked and the lasting contributions may be obscured. This book takes a down-to-earth, factual look at ancient Egypt. The engaging main text describes its history and culture, while engaging sidebars highlight common misconceptions. The "History Happened Here" section brings this ancient civilization to life, showing readers the places and artifacts that remain today--a visual reminder that the past has very real effects on the present.

Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index.

A river city -- Egyptian kingdoms -- Egyptian culture -- The fall of Egypt -- History happened here -- Events during ancient Egypt.

"Ancient Egypt has long fascinated citizens of the modern world. Mummies, pyramids, pharaohs, and other elements have inspired a romantic and sometimes mystical view of this ancient society. However, viewed through this lens, the facts are sometimes overlooked and the lasting contributions may be obscured. This book takes a down-to-earth, factual look at ancient Egypt. The engaging main text describes its history and culture, while engaging sidebars highlight common misconceptions. The "History Happened Here" section brings this ancient civilization to life, showing readers the places and artifacts that remain today-a visual reminder that the past has very real effects on the present"-- Provided by publisher.

Ages 9+ Cavendish Square Publishing.

Grades 4-6 Cavendish Square Publishing.

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