Africa - Peoples & Places, Middle East - Peoples & Places, Ancient Cultures, General & Miscellaneous Science, Ancient Egypt - History, Africa - History
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Overview
From the mysteries of the pyramids to the ancient rites of a god's temple, from the grandeur of a pharaoh's palace to the simplicity of a humble village home, the secrets of this civilization are revealed in see-through spreads. Full-color acrylic paintings and photos.Describes many of the innovative inventions that the Egyptians incorporated into their daily life, including ground looms, glass pots, and wooden sledges.
Editorials
Children's Literature -
Among the features of her detail-laden volume are overlays readers lift to discover what's behind the walls of a palace, tomb, temple and town house. Chapters on childhood, women, arts and crafts, education and writing will allow today's youngsters to compare many facets of their lives to those of ancient Egyptians. Annotated illustrations in the margins enhance the adjacent narrative in this useful, as well as attractively designed and illustrated, basic resource.School Library Journal
Gr 4-8-A look at the innovative tools and methods used by Egyptians and Romans. Each two-page spread focuses on a different skill and accomplishment in the areas of weaving, metalwork, food production, transportation, and building, among others. Illustrations include full-color reproductions of artwork, photographs of artifacts, and line drawings. There are several activities that students can try using the same techniques as the ancients. While there is not enough information for general reports on the cultures, these titles will serve as excellent supplements to broader texts. Children may also enjoy reading these books just for fun.-Yapha Nussbaum Mason, Brentwood Lower School, Los AngelesBook Details
Published
February 1, 1998
Publisher
Raintree
Pages
48
Format
Reinforced Hardcover, 1998
ISBN
9780817248758