Books with title Kids in Ancient Egypt

Background Information, Activities, Projects, Literature Links, and PosterTake your students back to the time of the pharaohs and pyramids with this integrated theme unit. Filled with hands-on activities that bring the rich history of Ancient Egypt to life: how-to's for building a scale model of a pyramid, Egyptian games, math activities using the Egyptian number system, plus much more. Background information, artifacts, stories and myths, and a FULL-COLOR POSTER INCLUDED!

More than 5,000 years ago, ancient Egypt first began to develop along the banks of the Nile River. From the Great Pyramid at Giza to the countless artifacts discovered by archaeologists, remnants of this remarkable civilization have long captured our imaginations. Readers will discover how Egypt was formed, how its leaders governed their people, and what daily life was like for the average ancient Egyptian. They will also learn how Egyptian culture and innovations have played a role in the development of modern society.

A Child’s First Drawing Book With this simple teaching method, every child can learn to draw! Designed as a child’s first art series, Kids Can Draw will help any child learn the basics of drawing. It’s as easy as drawing a triangle, circle, or square. By starting with these basic shapes, your child can create a pyramid, pharoah, Egyptian god, or anything from ancient Egypt. The Kids Can Draw method provided a fun, effective way for your child to learn basic drawing skills and achieve amazing results.

More than 5,000 years ago, ancient Egypt was a thriving civilization in northeastern Africa. Pharaohs ruled the people with an iron fist. From the towering pyramids to the mysterious art of mummification, ancient Egypt was a civilization overflowing with wonders. The art, architecture, language, and lifestyles of this ancient society still impact the world today.

The Egyptians were famous in the ancient world for their knowledge of magic. Religion, medicine, technology, and what we would call magic coexisted without apparent conflict, and it was not unusual for magical and "practical" remedies for illness, for example, to be used side by side. Everyone resorted to magic, from the pharaoh guarding his country with elaborate magical rituals to the expectant mother wearing amulets to safeguard her unborn child. In this book, Geraldine Pinch examines the connections between myth and magic and the deities--such as the goddess Isis, and the protective lion-demon Bes--who had special magical importance. She discusses the techniques of magic, its practitioners, and the surviving magical texts, as well as the objects that were used in magic: figurines, statues, amulets, and wands. She devotes a chapter to medicine and magic and one to magic and the dead. Finally, Dr. Pinch shows how elements and influences from Egyptian magic survived in or were taken up by later societies, right down to our own century.

Children reach a deeper understanding of historical peoples by participating in the activities that shaped their lives. This hands-on series lets them discover history with projects, facts, photographs, costumes, and maps. Tested projects reinforce traditional lessons and research. A powerful, graphic style combines with informative, sensitive text.