description: Where did the Sphinx come from? How does someone live a just and true life? Through engaging narration and colorful illustrations, Myths and Legends of Ancient Egypt helps children explore the rich mythologies about the ancient Egyptian gods and legends of the many cultures of the peoples of Egypt. Helpful special features include phonetic pronunciations and a pronunciation guide and a glossary of special terms.World Book's series Famous Myths and Legends of the World collects many famous stories from around the world. The stories are written in a creative way to approximate the artistry of the originals and are accompanied by colorful paintings and photographs. By providing background information on the cultures from which these stories come, the books in the series help children understand the geography, religious practices, moral codes, and important symbols of the cultures. Each volume from the 12 book set includes phonetic pronunciations and a pronunciation guide, a list of some of the cultures gods and other legendary and mythical figures, and a glossary of special terms.
title: Famous Myths and Legends of Ancient Egypt