egypt

Describes the reign of Cleopatra, from its illustrious beginning to its tragic end, and details how she has remained a popular figure in Western culture.

Contains full text explanatory notes opposite edited text of one of the earliest printed editions of Shakespeare's play.

A collection of one hundred facts about ancient pyramids.

Describes the pyramids of ancient Egypt, one of the ancient wonders of the world, including how and why they were built, the pharaohs who were buried inside, and what the ruins are like today.

Illustrations and text help explain how Egyptians and other culures built pyramids and how they were used.

A tableau of Egyptian myths, combines narrative accounts of the stories of the Sun God Ra, the Sphinx, and numerous pharaohs and queens along with historical, cultural, and geographic facts.

A retelling of an Egyptian folktale in which a timid boy finds courage by going after a monster that seems to shrink when confronted.

Examines over one hundred forty works of art from ancient Egypt including sculptures, reliefs, papyri, jewelry, cosmetic object, and funerary items through a collection of color and black-and-white photographs and illustrations.