Bibliograph

Uncovering the culture of ancient Egypt, by Alix Wood

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Uncovering the culture of ancient Egypt, by Alix Wood

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Uncovering the culture of ancient Egypt

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

922912109

Responsibility statement

by Alix Wood

Series statement

Archaeology and ancient cultures

resource.studyProgramName

Accelerated Reader, MG, 6.3, 1.0, 181035.Accelerated Reader, MG, 6.3, 1, 1, 181035

Summary

Ancient Egypt was a formative civilization in the history of the world. This volume examines the main archaeological sites of ancient Egypt from the predynastic period through the Greco-Roman period, allowing readers to trace the chronological development of the civilization. Readers will marvel at the exciting digs at major temple sitesincluding Valley of the Kings, the Giza pyramids, Karnak Temple, and moreas well as at the everyday objects ordinary citizens left behind. Highly detailed photographs, exciting fact boxes, maps, and a timeline help readers gain a full understanding of ancient Egypts unique culture

Table Of Contents

Ancient Egypt -- Gerzeh Dig -- Pyramids of Giza -- Herakleopolis -- Karnak Temple -- Pharaohs and UFOs -- Tutankhamun's treasure -- Workers' lives -- Queen Hatshepsut -- Saving Abu Simbel -- The code-breaker -- Egyptian garbage -- A sunken city

Target audience

juvenile

Classification

Creator