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World History
Ancient Egypt

Ancient Egyptian Art

Susie Hodge
Heinemann Library; Paperback; 32 pp.

Why did the Egyptians make mummies? How many pictures were there in their alphabet? How big is the largest Egyptian statue we know of? The clear text explains how beliefs, events and inventions affected art and uses full, large photographs.

Mummies Made in Egypt

Aliki
Harper Collins; Paperback; 32 pp.

Best Books for Children, 6th edition. The burial practices and beliefs of the ancient Egyptians are explored in text and stunning illustrations.

The Pharaohs of Ancient Egypt

Elizabeth Payne
Random House; Paperback; 192 pp.

Best Books for Children, 6th edition. From the acclaimed Landmark series, this book unfolds a fascinating study of Ancient Egyptian history through the lives of the pharaohs.

Egyptology: Search for the tomb of Osiris

Emily Sands, Nick Harris
Candlewick Press; Hardcover; 32 pp.

Who can resist the allure of ancient Egypt and the thrill of uncovering mysteries that have lain hidden for thousands of years? Not the feisty Miss Emily Sands, who in 1926 disappeared while leading and expedition up the Nile. But luckily, she left a journal. This amazing book—Miss Sands’ journal—is rich with information about life in ancient Egypt and a treasure-trove of surprise packets, fold-out maps and gilded jewels.

The Egyptology Handbook: A course in the wonders of Egypt

Emily Sands
Candlewick Press; Hardcover; 80 pp.

As readers of the fascinating Egyptology(see above) are all too aware, the feisty explorer Emily Sands mysteriously vanished on an expedition up the Nile in 1927. But in a remarkable turn of fortune for Miss Sands’ many fans, detectives have uncovered a second volume penned in her own hand — a course book on ancient Egyptian history and culture intended for the voyager's beloved niece and nephew. Offers an  overview of the basic elements of Egyptian life of both royalty and peasant. The short chapters are informative and offer simple activities to extend the text.

Tutankhamen’s Gift

Robert Sabuda
Simon & Schuster; Paperback; 32 pp.

Robert Sabuda’s wonderful pictures illustrate Tutankhamen’s life and reign in ancient Egypt, and recall for us the rich colors used in the ancient kingdoms.

Tut’s Mummy Lost and Found

Judy Donnelly
Random House; Paperback; 48 pp.

Best Books for Children, 6th edition. A book children are fascinated by, Tut’s Mummy describes the burial of the Pharaoh Tutankhamen and the discovery of his long-lost tomb by archaeologists more than 3000 years later.