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The magnificent book of treasures : ancient Egypt / written by Philip Steele ; illustrated by Eugenia Nobati.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublisher: San Rafael, CA : Weldon Owen, [2021]Copyright date: ©2021Description: 80 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 31 cmContent type:
  • text
  • still image
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9781681885582
  • 1681885581
Other title:
  • Ancient Egypt
Subject(s): Genre/Form:
Contents:
A princess's coffins -- Boat of the dead -- Hunting in the marshes -- A living goddess -- The blue hippo -- The magic sons of Horus -- The pharaoh's golden mask -- Mummy of a cat -- Egyptian bakery -- Throne of gold -- The bringer of food -- Music for a god -- The little green god -- Animal board game -- The golden buckle -- The palace garden -- Servants of the dead -- Queen with a crown of feathers -- Garden of delights -- Soul house -- Seated scribe -- The eye of Horus -- The little plowman -- In memory of a queen -- A game of chance -- The cat goddess -- Golden sandals -- Feast for a princess -- The ram god -- A goddess's rattle -- Royal bracelet -- Book of the dead -- The spirit of the king -- The blue hedgehog -- Farming by the Nile -- The pharaoh's daggers.
Summary: "This stunning book will lead you on a thrilling journey back in time to the land of the ancient Egyptians. Meet mighty pharaohs and powerful queens. Awaken mythical gods and magical goddesses. Watch everyday life along the River Nile. Every spread reveals a fabulous treasure and its unique story. Unwrap a pharaoh's mummy, decipher hieroglyphics, discover why an amulet is lucky, and what gruesomeness hides inside a canopic jar. "--Amazon.com.
Holdings
Item type Home library Collection Call number Materials specified Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Children's Book Children's Book Dr. James Carlson Library Children's NonFiction 932 S814 Available 33111010633986
Children's Book Children's Book Main Library Children's NonFiction 932 S814 Available 33111010770838
Children's Book Children's Book Northport Library Children's NonFiction 932 S814 Checked out 05/28/2024 33111009872736
Total holds: 0

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

This beautifully illustrated book is full of ancient secrets, glittering gold, priceless treasures, and Egyptian stories from more than 3,000 years ago. Stunning artworks and intriguing facts combine to mesmerize.

This stunning book will lead you on a thrilling journey back in time to the land of the ancient Egyptians. Meet mighty pharaohs and powerful queens. Awaken mythical gods and magical goddesses. Watch everyday life along the River Nile. Every spread reveals a fabulous treasure and its unique story. Unwrap a pharaoh's mummy, decipher hieroglyphics, discover why an amulet is lucky, and what gruesomeness hides inside a canopic jar.

Perfect for explorers of all ages, and a treasure to revisit time and again.

BEAUTIFULLY ILLUSTRATED: Vibrant, detailed images of the art, objects, people, and icons of Ancient Egypt.

FASCINATING FACTS: Includes hundreds of fascinating facts about dozens of Ancient Egyptian treasures in an easy-to-read format that will enthrall amateur Egyptologists of all ages.

CLASSROOM TO COFFEE TABLE: This beautiful volume is equally at home on a school bookshelf to support student learning as in a living room to be enjoyed by the whole family.

COLLECT THE SERIES: More fascinating compendiums for all ages include The Magnificent Book of Birds, The Magnificent Book of Horses, The Magnificent Book of Sharks, and more!

"This stunning book will lead you on a thrilling journey back in time to the land of the ancient Egyptians. Meet mighty pharaohs and powerful queens. Awaken mythical gods and magical goddesses. Watch everyday life along the River Nile. Every spread reveals a fabulous treasure and its unique story. Unwrap a pharaoh's mummy, decipher hieroglyphics, discover why an amulet is lucky, and what gruesomeness hides inside a canopic jar. "--Amazon.com.

A princess's coffins -- Boat of the dead -- Hunting in the marshes -- A living goddess -- The blue hippo -- The magic sons of Horus -- The pharaoh's golden mask -- Mummy of a cat -- Egyptian bakery -- Throne of gold -- The bringer of food -- Music for a god -- The little green god -- Animal board game -- The golden buckle -- The palace garden -- Servants of the dead -- Queen with a crown of feathers -- Garden of delights -- Soul house -- Seated scribe -- The eye of Horus -- The little plowman -- In memory of a queen -- A game of chance -- The cat goddess -- Golden sandals -- Feast for a princess -- The ram god -- A goddess's rattle -- Royal bracelet -- Book of the dead -- The spirit of the king -- The blue hedgehog -- Farming by the Nile -- The pharaoh's daggers.

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