Books with title The Egyptians

The first in a series on key historical periods, launching with the Romans and Ancient Egyptians and followed by the Vikings and Ancient Greeks. Each spread explores a different theme or topic specific to Ancient Egyptian culture, such as pharaohs, mummies, pyramids, gods, the Nile, hieroglyphs and a timeline. Illustrated by graphic novelist Isabel Greenberg and researched by her sister, Imogen Greenberg, this series of books are presented as comic strips which offer a fresh and accessible entry point to core educational topics for children 8+.

Fascination with ancient Egypt hasnt diminished even though 2,000 years have passed since Cleopatras tragic concluding reign. The amazing and vibrant Egyptians were intelligent enough to build the pyramids, dedicated to their gods enough to mummify bodies, and skilled enough to leave behind the precious artifacts and artwork that tell us of their legacy. In this striking volume, readers are transported to ancient Egypt through accessible text and gorgeous artwork. Essential topics such as family life, religion, political structure, and economy, in combination with photographs of actual Egyptian artifacts, make this book a must-read for any young historian.

When Gerald Winston, an English Egyptologist travelling on the Nile, meets Kāra, who claims to be the last descendant of a royal Egyptian family, the scientist’s curiosity is sparked by the story Kāra tells. Is it true that Kāra’s ancestor Ahtka-Rā, High Priest of Ămen, ruled Rameses II as his puppet? As Winston tries to learn more about the strange Egyptian and his mysterious tale, he is drawn into Kāra’s insidious intrigues.“The last Egyptian” was the last adult work of fiction of L. Frank Baum of "Land of Oz" fame. The fast-paced tale of betrayal, revenge and romance set in the Nile valley was originally published without the mention of Baum's name because of concerns that it might interfere with his reputation as a writer for children.Annotated version with additional footnotes and “About the Author” section.