Leila and the City of the Cat Goddess is an exciting historical fantasy set in ancient Egypt. Leila, a lonely girl living in the city of Bubastis, unexpectedly meets a cat who is actually the goddess Bastet trapped in feline form. Together, they must protect the city from the dangerous serpent god Apep. Filled with adventure, mythology, and historical details about ancient Egyptian life, the st…
The Story of Osiris by Twinkl Ltd is a retelling of an ancient Egyptian myth about Osiris, a wise and kind king who brought peace and knowledge to Egypt. His jealous brother Set tricked and betrayed him, causing chaos in the kingdom. Osiris’s loyal wife, Isis, searched for him and used her magic to bring him back long enough to ensure their son, Horus, could one day restore justice. Osiris th…
Howard Carter was a British archaeologist who made one of the most famous discoveries in history. In 1922, after years of searching in Egypt’s Valley of the Kings, he discovered the hidden tomb of the young pharaoh Tutankhamun. The tomb was filled with thousands of treasures, including golden jewelry, statues, chariots, and the famous golden burial mask. Unlike many other tombs, it had remain…
I Wonder Why: Pyramids Were Built and Other Questions About Ancient Egypt answers fascinating questions about life in Ancient Egypt. The book explains why pyramids were built, how mummies were made, who the pharaohs were, and what everyday life was like along the Nile River. With colorful illustrations, clear explanations, and engaging facts, it introduces young readers to one of the world’s …
Journey into the fascinating and exciting world of life after death. Uncover the dark secrets of the mummies of ancient Egypt.
This innovative, fully illustrated, and factually accurate novel tells the story of the legendary Egyptian queen. At ten years old, a young girl named Nefret becomes a handmaid to Cleopatra, the last queen of Egypt. It is through her eyes, as a servant in Cleopatra's court, that the history of this powerful ruler unfolds. In Nefret's diary, readers will observe Cleopatra's struggle to become a …
Acetate overlays allow the reader to incover the secrets of four important Egyptian topics. Lift the lid on a mummy; look inside the secret shrine at the heart of a temple; uncover the hidden treasures of a tomb in the Valley of the Kings; and enter the village home of an ordinary Egyptian family.
"A brisk dash through Egyptian myth and history." — Kirkus Reviews In this retelling of nine tales of ancient Egypt, Marcia Williams uses her signature comicstrip style to capture the rich mythology and early history of this great civilization. Rami, Ra’s beloved cat, highlights Egypt’s many cultural and technological advances along the way. An instantly engaging, accessible introducti…
"Beginning with the death of Tutankhamen, the book moves forward to archaeologist Howard Carter's discovery of the tomb. Information about ancient Egyptian life is interspersed in a clear, smooth fashion throughout. A good way to get readers into non-fiction."--Booklist.
The ancient Egyptians developed the 365-day calendar and built huge pyramids. Perhaps their most significant contribution to the world, however, was the complex system of writing they developed, called hieroglyphics. The writing of this ancient civilization will fascinate readers. Full-color photographs and illustrations will bring the development of writing in ancient Egypt to life.