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A Child's Introduction to Egyptology

The Mummies, Pyramids, Pharaohs, Gods, and Goddesses of Ancient Egypt
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A Child's Introduction to Egyptology by Heather Alexander is a captivating children's book that introduces young readers to the fascinating world of ancient Egypt. It explores the wonders of Egyptian history, including the lives of the pharaohs, the construction of the iconic pyramids, and the mysteries of mummification. Through engaging illustrations and accessible text, this book makes the ancient civilisation come alive for kids.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by ancient Egypt and want a fun, engaging way to learn more about it with your kids. With easy-to-understand explanations, this book is perfect for young readers who are curious about pharaohs, pyramids, and mummies. It blends history with colourful illustrations and activities, making it ideal for both educational and entertaining purposes.

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A Child's Introduction to Egyptology

As the newest addition to the highly successful Child's Introduction Series, which has sold more than 600,000 copies, this charmingly illustrated book explores all the wonders of Ancient Egypt -- from pyramids and mummies to pharaohs and gods -- for curious kids ages 8 to 11 to enjoy.

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Get ready to go back in time to discover one of history's most fascinating civilizations -- Ancient Egypt! Packed with stories of pyramids, mummies, pharaohs, gods, and more, this illustrated introduction to Egyptology is perfect for curious kids ages 8 to 11.

Author Heather Alexander leads young readers from the very beginning of the kingdom 4,500 years ago through the reign of Cleopatra in 31 BC. Included throughout are beautifully illustrated profiles of gods and goddesses like Ra, the god of the sun, and Isis, the goddess of magic, as well as information about scribes, priests, and other notable Egyptians.

Kids will learn about the great pharaohs like Ramses II and Nefertiti, how the magnificent Great Pyramid in Giza was built, an in-depth explanation of how Tutankhamun's tomb was found, and even how mummies were made.

This fact-filled book with original illustrations, a removable hieroglyphics poster, and activities like How to Mummify an Apple and Create Your Own Papyrus is perfect for every young, budding Egyptologist.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780762471577

Publisher: Running Press,U.S.

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 22 April 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: Running Press Adult

Illustration: 96 color illustrations

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Sara Mulvanny

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 262.0mm

Height: 262.0mm

Weight: 760g

Pages: 96

About the Author

Heather Alexander has written numerous books for children and young adults including previous titles in this series, A Child's Introduction to the World, A Child's Introduction to Greek Mythology, and A Child's Introduction to Art. She is a former book editor and lives in Los Angeles, CA.

Sara Mulvanny is a freelance illustrator who grew up with a paint brush in one hand and a cup of tea in the other. After studying Illustration at Kingston University, Sara now lives in Surrey, England and has built an impressive portfolio working on a variety of projects from books and magazines to large scale illustrations for museums and restaurants.

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