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HISTORY NON-FICTION - ANCIENT EGYPT
You Wouldn’t Want To Be An Egyptian Mummy! (David
Stewart) $6 PB VGC Get ready...as a wealthy ancient Egyptian, you are about to
drop dead! To enter the afterlife, your body must go through extraordinary
processes to become a MUMMY. Profusely illustrated books with a lighthearted
approach to some grim chapters in the history of the world. Very informative
books, packed full of the facts students often seek. Highly recommended! 7+
http://www.salariya.com/wouldnt/pages/mummy.html
Ancient Egypt “Pharaohs” (Stewart Ross) $3 HB VGC
Combines a blend of information and narrative excerpts, which bring the world of
the ancient Egyptians to life. How did the pharaohs come to be so powerful? Why
were they worshipped as gods in their own lifetimes? Who were the best and worst
rulers of ancient Egypt? What was daily life like in the court of the pharaoh?
Where did they live? How did they grow up, study, eat, marry and die? All these
questions are answered in this fascinating look at the all-powerful kings of
ancient Egypt.
http://www.books.co.uk/stewart_ross/pharaohs/9780750235372/
10+
The Mummy Treasure Hunt (Jackie Gaff) $6 PB EC the
O'Connell family follows a trail of clues, unaware that they have been left for
Imhotep. Travel back in time and figure out the clues and puzzles that lead to
the Ankh before the evil Imhotep finds it and regains its powers. Learn to
decipher secret codes, and use logic and problem-solving skills to unravel the
mystery that will lead you to the treasure. But watch out for Imhotep as he
tries to thwart you. 9+
http://www.alibris.com/booksearch?qwork=8790239&matches=6&author=Larousse+Kingfisher+Chambers&browse=1&cm_re=works*listi
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Snapping-Turtle Guides “Egyptian Life” (John Guy)
$3 PB EC (Ex lib) Part of the Ancient Civilisations series, Egyptian Life is an
excellent introduction to the history of this ancient civilisation and allows
for the reader to experience the lifestyles of the pioneering Egyptians, rich
and poor, young and old. This imaginative and enjoyable profile of these
fascinating people reveals amazing facts and stories of the mysteries of the
great pyramids, the methods used to embalm and mummify the dead, food and drink,
pastimes, fashion, art, health and medicine, marriage, war, crime and punishment
and religion. 8+
http://www.wiientertainu.com/7-271242-John+Guy-Author-sr-1.html
Interactive Connect-The-Dots Adventure “Dotto And The
Pharaoh’s Mask” (Alkis Alkiviades) $5 PB EC Excitement, adventure, and
learning to meet in this unusual, maze-like activity book which introduces
children to the riches of ancient Egypt as they connect the dots, toss the dice,
and face challenges, choices, and tricks on every page. Color illustrations
throughout. 8+
http://www.amazon.ca/Dotto-Pharaohs-Mask-Alkis-Alkiviades/dp/0810927837
DK Eyewitness Reader Level 4 “Secrets Of The Mummies”
(Harriet Griffey) $4 PB EC Egyptian mummies, Inca mummies, mummies of today --
discover their secrets if you dare! This 48-page book is for proficient readers
who can understand a rich vocabulary and challenging sentence structure. In
addition to the stunning photographs, informative sidebars, and glossary,
readers will find archival photographs and paintings. This Dorling Kindersley
Reader combines an enticing visual layout with high-interest, easy-to-read
stories to captivate and delight young bookworms who are just getting started.
6+
http://www.amazon.com/Secrets-Mummies-Readers-Level-Proficient/dp/0789434423
People Who Made History In Ancient Egypt (Jane
Shuter) $4 HB EC (Ex lib) Both entertaining and useful, this title discusses
different aspects of ancient Egyptian culture and history, explaining how
knowledge of this society was pieced together by archaeological discoveries.
Topics are presented on double-page spreads with generous use of color and
black-and-white photographs and color illustrations of artifacts, buildings,
monuments, and archaeologists at work. Includes sections on early burials,
pyramids, hieroglyphs, mummies, Tutankhamun's tomb, temples, and towns. Both
titles offer project ideas and short biographies of archaeologists. 9+
http://www.amazon.com/Ancient-Egypt-People-Made-History/dp/0750226048
Macdonald Peoples Of The Past Series “The Egyptians”
$3 HB VGC Lots of colour piccies and nice
format of info broken up with illustrations.10+
Come Discover My World “Ancient Egypt” (Amanda
Martin) $6 PB BRAND NEW Crafts, activities, stories, and historical facts give
today's children a close look at youngsters of past cultures. Photographs of
children in costume help to bring the past alive. Easy activities are great for
class projects or at-home pretending. 7+
http://www.amazon.ca/Ancient-Egypt-Come-Discover-World/dp/1587280671
Ancient Civilizations “Land Of The Pyramids”
Preview DVD and book $4
HB EC Why was the Great Pyramid of Giza thought to be the perfect shape? Why did
thousands of workers toil willingly over a period of 20 years to construct one
of the most astonishing engineering achievements in history? And what secrets
did those buried in the pyramids take with them to their graves? Find the
answers to these questions and more as you discover this extraordinary
civilisation that still inspires us today on DVD with attractive book. 9+
Discovering Pharaohs & Mummies (Anita Ganeri) $5 HB
EC This guide to pharaohs and mummies contains pop-ups, acetate pages, flaps,
wheels and windows to stimulate young readers. Its spiral binding ensures
durability and ease of reference. Recommended! 7-11 YO
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.gsp?product_id=1726419
Learn About Pyramids (Peter Mellett) $5 PB EC
Discusses the different kinds of pyramids around the world, their structure,
construction, purposes, and creators. Includes related crafts and projects with
a lovely, colourful format. 9+
http://www.chapters.indigo.ca/books/Pyramids-Peter-Mellett/9780836822670-item.html
Spotlights “The Egyptians: Investigate And Understand
Ancient Egypt” (Neil Grant) $4 HB EC The civilization of ancient Egypt
lasted for about 3,000 years. Here young readers can get an intriguing
introduction to Egypt and the Nile in a handy survey of the people and
activities of long ago. How were the pyramids built? This book shows how the
stone blocks were raised one by one and even offers drawings of a stonemason's
tools and measuring devices. Want to know about Egyptian religion? Or how they
dealt with death and burial? How about Egyptian writing, education, toys, ships,
pets, food, or many more aspects of daily life? It's all here in concise and
expert text that combines with color illustrations on every page to make ancient
history come alive for children. 8+
http://www.chapters.indigo.ca/books/The-Egyptians-Neil-Grant/9780195212396-item.html
The Complete Book Of Mummies: All About Preserved Bodies
From Long Ago (Claire Llewellyn) $5 HB EC (Ex lib) The Complete Book of
Mummies unearths a host of fascinating facts and information about preserved
bodies. The discovery of mummies (preserved bodies) from the ice in Europe,
Greenland and Siberia, from peat bogs in America and Europe, and from the
deserts of South America. Find out how and why they died. Follow an Egyptian
pharaoh on his journey to the next world. Share the amazement of archaeologists
who discovered Tutankhamun's
tomb in Egypt's Valley of the Kings. Find out how modern science is used to
investigate mummies, and what they reveal about life and death in the ancient
world - some mummified bodies are so well preserved that their fingerprints can
still be taken. Learn how to go about finding a mummy, and all about some modern
mummies. With a Quiz, Glossary, Index and ideas for further information. 9+
http://www.booksdirect.com.au/item.cfm?isbn=9780750030199
History As Evidence “Ancient Egypt” (Rosalie &
Antony David) $3 PB EC The pyramids with their splendid treasures and paintings,
as well as other excavations, provide the evidence to vividly recreate a
complete picture of this great civilisation. Great illustrations, living format
10+
http://www.amazon.com/Ancient-Egypt-History-As-Evidence/dp/0531037444
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The Unfolding World “The Pyramid Builders” (Viv
Croot) $2 HB EC A close-up look at the world’s great pyramids and the rulers who
built them. An informative mini-book with lots of lovely illustrations and a 15
panel fold-out panorama. 9+
Cairo Jim’s Bumper Book Of Flabbergasting Fragments
(Geoffrey McSkimming) $3 PB EC Now at last, in response to countless requests
from the rich and famous, the discerning and the desperate, is a collection of
poetry by that well-known archaeologist and little-known poet, Cairo Jim.
Together with some recently discovered stories from the world of Jim, Doris the
macaw and Brenda the Wonder Camel (including a rare Melodious Tex story), and a
foreword by Gerald Perry Esquire (not to mention riddles, puzzles, tongue
tanglers and Mrs Amun-Ra's Recipes of Delectability), this collection is a
worthy addition to the personal library of any true aficionado of the adventures
of Cairo Jim. 8+
http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/GeoffreyMcSkimming/Fragments.html
A Closer Look At Ancient Egypt (Wendy Boase) $3 PB
Well laid out book with lots of colourful illustrations and photos of artifacts.
Lots of info on this ancient civilization. Includes maps, timeline, and index.
10+
Library Of The Past “Early Egyptians” (George Hart)
$3 HB EC Well laid out book with lots of colourful illustrations and photos of
artifacts. Lots of info on this ancient civilization. Includes maps, timeline
and glossary. 10+
Metropolis “Egyptian Town” (Scott Steedman) $5 HB
EC (Ex lib) A wonderfully laid out and illustrated book covering most aspects of
Ancient Egyptian town life. Very engaging book that will be read! 9+
http://www.amazon.com/Egyptian-Town-Metropolis-Scott-Steedman/dp/0531153444/ref=sr_1_2/002-5164673-2540815?ie=UTF8&s=boo
ks&qid=1189581755&sr=1-2