egypt

Explains why and how the Egyptians built the Great Pyramid at Giza.

In this informative account, Dorothy and Thomas Hoobler tell the story of the powerful pharaohs who commissioned the pyramids at Giza and offer a fascinating look at the culture of the afterlife in ancient Egypt, explaining exactly how mummies were made.

Presents an illustrated history of Cleopatra, a smart and determined figure from Egyptian history, covering the Ptolemy Dynasty into which she was born, the role of women in ancient Egypt, her relationships with Caesar and Mark Antony, her political involvements, and more.

Examines the life of Cleopatra, discussing her rule at an early age, alliances, acquisition of land for Egypt, enemies, and other related topics.

"In this earliest known version of Cinderella, a rosy-cheeked girl called Rhodopis is abducted from Greece and sold as a slave in Egypt. Her master gives her a pair of beautiful rose-red slippers. But when Horus the Falcon sweeps in to steal her slipper, Rhodopis has little idea that this act will lead her to the King of Egypt"--Back cover.

"Egyptian mummies hold fascinating secrets. They teach us hidden facts about the past. This narrative nonfiction book examines Egyptian mummies and the mummification process. Look inside to unwrap these ancient treasures!"--Provided by publisher.

Looks at the life and career of Egyptian soccer player Mohamed Salah, who has played for Basel, Chelsea, Fiorentina, AS Roma, and Liverpool in the Premier League.

An introduction to the tombs that can be found in Egypt, discussing who built them, what has been found in them and more.

This title lays out how and why Egyptians made mummies and gives some famous mummies as examples. Clear text and vibrant photos grab and hold readers' interest, and QR Codes in each chapter link to book-specific videos, activities, and more. Features include a table of contents, fun facts, Making Connections questions, a glossary, an infographic, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. DiscoverRoo is an imprint of Pop!, a division of ABDO.

"Looks at the life and philosophy of Sayyid Qutb, dubbed 'the godfather ideologue of al-Qaeda.' The modern political idea of jihad - as a violent struggle against corrupt or anti-islamic regimes - is essentially the brainchild of one man who turned traditional Islamic percepts inside out and created radical political Islam"--Provided by publisher.