egypt

Presents the life of a young child in Egypt, describing the family life, home, food, school, religion, customs, amusements, traditions, and celebrations of the country.

Provides an introduction to Egypt and its people, with a special focus on the day-to-day life of the children.

Describes the life of a ten-year-old Egyptian boy who lives in a large village near Cairo with his farmer grandfather, his camel driver father, and the rest of his extended family.

Describes the role cats played in Egyptian religious beliefs and practices.

Text and black-and-white illustrations follow the intricate step-by-step process of the building of an ancient Egyptian pyramid.