The Mummies, Pyramids, Pharaohs, Gods, and Goddesses of Ancient Egypt
Alexander, Heather
A charmingly illustrated exploration of the wonders of Ancient Egypt -- from pyramids and mummies to pharaohs and gods--for curious kids ages 8 to 11 to enjoy.
Althea Tomlinson came back to Egypt as just another tourist, showing the country to a spoiled seventeen year old. But what really drove her was a desire to discover the truth behind her father's disgrace and subsequent death.
Profiles fifty gods of Egyptian mythology, discussing their significance and including reproductions of statues, paintings, hieroglyphs, and sacred symbols in which they are represented.
Carter and Sadie, offspring of the brilliant Egyptologist Dr. Julius Kane, embark on a worldwide search for the Book of Ra, but the House of Life and the gods of chaos are determined to stop them.
Brilliant Egyptologist Dr. Julius Kane accidentally unleashes the Egyptian god Set, who banishes the doctor to oblivion and forces his two children to embark on a dangerous journey, bringing them closer to the truth about their family and its links to a secret order that has existed since the time of the pharaohs.
Describes the tombs, temples, and houses of ancient Egypt, explaining how those buildings were constructed and how they served the needs and customs of the people.
While in Cairo for an international environmental summit, the MacGregors discover ancient artifacts in the shifting sands of the Sahara that could lead to a major war and change the face of the Middle East forever.