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.

A brief introduction to the geography, history, culture, and people of this ancient north African country.

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.

Introduces the civilization of the ancient Egyptians.

Describes many familiar inventions, foods, customs, tools, toys and games, fasions, and more that originated in ancient Egypt.

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.