Books with title DKfindout! 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.

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.

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.

Contents: The Ancient Egyptian World (The development of archaeology); Unlocking the Language (The Rosetta Stone, Scribes and scholars); Mummies and the Afterlife (The royal tomb at Deir el-Bahri, Making a mummy); The Pyramid Builders (The Great Pyramid at Giza, Pyramid designers and builders); Pharaohs and Government (The Valley of the Kings, Tutankhamen’s treasures, Egyptian society); Temples and Gods (The great temple complex at Karnak, Priests and worshippers); Everyday Life of the Wealthy (The tomb of Nebamun, Pastimes, Fashion); Everyday Life of the Workers (The workers’ village of Deir el-Medina, People at work, Farming and food); Archaeology Today, Timeline of Ancient Egypt, Timeline of Egyptian Archaeology.