to 332 b.c

A historical overview of the Egyptian civilization from the perspectives of the social classes, from the king to the laborers, including the North African kingdoms' growth and decline.

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

Presents excerpts from fifty-one texts written by Egyptians in order to introduce ancient Egyptian civilization.

From feast days of gods and goddesses to victory celebrations, the ancient Egyptians looked for any excuse to throw a party. However, the largest social group included slaves, laborers, and peasants who worked really hard and likely didn't get to enjoy these occasions as much as the pharaoh or his family. Fun facts about how mummies were created, the ins and outs of the Egyptians gods and goddesses, and more.

Describes life in the early days of ancient Egypt.

"Step back in time to the windblown deserts of Egypt, where great pyramids were built for pharaohs, and mummified bodies and glittering treasures reveal mysteries of the past. You'll learn about life and customs in ancient Egypt and discover why some pyramids were built with false entrances and tricky mazes."--cover p. [4].

When Sam's class goes on a field trip to an exhibit on Egypt at a museum, Sam encounters a supernatural force that takes him back to the time of the Pharaohs--and leaves him there.

Looks at how the Egyptian empire changed through time, and gives ... insights into many different aspects of Egyptian life through its geography.

An illustrated introduction to ancient Egyptian civilization, describing family life, school, work, and other topics.

Describes the daily life of children in ancient Egypt, including housing, clothes, food, and religion.