Discovering Ancient Egypt
Author | : Erin Staley |
Publisher | : Britannica Educational Publishing |
Total Pages | : 50 |
Release | : 2015-01-01 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781622758272 |
ISBN-13 | : 1622758277 |
Rating | : 4/5 (72 Downloads) |
Download or read book Discovering Ancient Egypt written by Erin Staley and published by Britannica Educational Publishing. This book was released on 2015-01-01 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The world of mummies, pharaohs, and pyramids leaps off the pages of this upper elementary guide to ancient Egyptian civilization. Readers will discover the history and culture of ancient Egypt, from the earliest settlers of the Nile to the final dynasty of Antony and Cleopatra. Egypts most famous inventionsincluding papyrus, hieroglyphs, and the 365-day calendarare presented along with facts about its pantheon of deities and highly organized class system. A final discussion of how modern culture continues to benefit from its techniques and styles is sure to make readers want to delve deeper into the world of ancient Egypt.