Salah, a boy living in Egypt, wants to lift his camel's sadness. So he prays that the camel will learn Allah's hundredth name, which is unknown to man.
As he paints the lion, hawk, crocodile, and cobra that his son has managed to coax to serve as models for the decorations on the tomb of Prince Dhutmose, Pepi's father captures and even more important animal.
Discusses some of Egypt's most famous artifacts and monuments, including the pyramids, the Rosetta Stone, and, especially, the Great Sphinx, presenting research and speculation about their origins and their future.
Examines the geography of ancient Egypt, discusses the importance of the Nile River for farming, fishing, raising animals, and other aspects of life, and looks at the protection provided to Egypt because of its location.
Tee is happy to find that the ancient Egyptian box that she inherits holds a spirit who will serve her, until she notices changes in her servant's appearance and behavior.