1,000 facts about ancient Egypt / Nancy Honovich ; foreword by Dr. Jennifer Houser Wegner.
Illustrated children's reference book about ancient Egypt. Includes mummies, pyramids, pharaohs, hieroglyphs, gods, history, and more.
Mummies, pyramids, pharaohs, King Tut! Kids everywhere are fascinated by the wonders of ancient Egypt, and this colorful reference book is jam-packed with 1,000 fascinating facts. From the Great Pyramid and the Valley of the Kings to the Nile River and Cleopatra, discover all you have ever wanted to know about this ancient civilization. Unearth ancient hieroglyphs and their meanings; find out what was in King Tut's tomb; and get insights about the science of mummification. Learn about ancient Egyptian gods and famous pharaohs, and follow Egypt's battles for power in the world. After this deep dive into Egyptology, you'll be able to dazzle your friends and family with your newfound knowledge.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781426332739
- ISBN: 1426332734
- ISBN: 9781426332746
- ISBN: 1426332742
- Physical Description: 96 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 29 cm.
- Publisher: Washington, D.C. : National Geographic, [2019]
- Copyright: ©2019
Content descriptions
| General Note: | "National Geographic Kids" -- Cover. |
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | 10 fast facts -- Land of ancient Egypt -- Number crunching -- Gods and goddesses -- Nile river -- King Tutankhamun -- Making mummies -- Pyramids -- Fashion and style -- Religion and ritual -- Daily life -- Famous pharoahs -- More about mummies -- Diseases and cures -- Jewelry -- Female rulers -- Jobs -- Animals -- Celebrations -- Farming -- Arts -- Inventions -- Government -- Food -- Temples -- Design -- Hatshepsut -- Games and pastimes -- Trade and commerce -- Royal life -- Pop culture -- Hieroglyphs -- Ancient beauty -- Weapons, warriors, and war -- Sphinxes -- Amazing finds -- Crime and punishment -- Lost cities -- Fall of Ancient Egypt -- Egyptology -- Glossary -- Tomb of Seti I -- Timeline -- Dynasties and rulers. |
| Target Audience Note: | 1090L Lexile |
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| Subject: | Egypt > History > Juvenile literature. Egypt > Geography > Juvenile literature. |
| Genre: | Instructional and educational works. |
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- 14 of 14 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 2 of 2 copies available at Rockingham County Public Library.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eden Library | J 932 H (Text) | 31554010289030 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Madison-Mayodan Public Library | J932 H (Text) | 31554010289048 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
