Egypt
By: Stephen Krensky
Series: Scholastic history readers
Publisher: Scholastic Reference
Published: 2001
Place of publication: New York, NY
Language: eng
Number of pages: 48
ISBN-13: 9780439271950
Subjects: Egypt -- Civilization -- To 332 B.C. -- Juvenile literature.; Egypt -- Civilization -- To 332 B.C.
Genres: Juvenile literature.
Description: This book examines life in ancient Egypt including the importance of the Nile River and the daily life of both nobles and commoners. Illustrations. Examines life in ancient Egypt, including the importance of the Nile River, and the daily life of both nobles and commoners. Several major pharaohs are discussed, as well as various gods and religious beliefs, especially those having to do with the preparation of a body for the afterlife. Hieroglyphs are included, and a sidebar highlights the discovery of the Rosetta Stone.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 48) and index.