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Understanding Ancient Egypt we really hope you enjoy these fun facts about Egypt. You will learn about the Pharaoh's who were the Kings of all the land. Did you know that the ancient Egyptians worshipped hundreds of gods and goddesses?
Or that they invented things like the calendar and glass blowing! Things that we still use each and every day. Learn about Pyramids like the great pyramid at Giza. It can be fun to learn about history and all that...
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Learn from the ancient Egyptians, not just in terms of pyramid building and mummification. But learn from their history especially their strengths and weaknesses as a civilization. This book contains key information on the ancient history of Egypt. Know their history to better appreciate their legacies.
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The story of the mummy has traveled far and wide. Mummies from other cultures were also discovered but those from Ancient Egypt continue to be the most popular and subject of comprehensive studies. But who are the mummies? What links do they have to ancient Egyptian culture and tradition? You'll know the answer in the pages of this book.
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Did you know that Ancient Egypt was once run by pharaohs? Read about the pharaohs and their chosen form of government in this history book for children. The wonderful images that accompany the child-friendly texts encourage a smooth learning process. Your child will definitely like this book. Would you like to give it a go?
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Ancient Egypt was a vibrant civilization. They had customs, traditions and religions too. They worshiped gods and goddesses in templates. They had priests facilitate ceremonies. Read more about this religious aspect of Ancient Egypt. This is considered a light read despite the heavy topic because of how the information has been presented in a child-friendly format.
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Immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of ancient Egypt with our "Pharaohs of Egypt: 4 in 1" book bundle. Featuring four captivating books on the lives of Tutankhamun, Ramses II, Cleopatra, and Khufu, this bundle is a must-read for anyone interested in the ancient world.
In "History of Tutankhamun," you'll discover the fascinating story of the boy king who ruled Egypt during the New Kingdom period. From his unexpected rise to power to the...
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Ancient Egypt was a land were men and women were treated as equals. This is something all societies, including the modern ones, should look into in order to further campaigns on gender equality. Aside from touching this sensitive subject, this ancient history book will also discuss the daily lives, cultures and traditions of ancient Egyptians.
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There were many nations who influenced the civilization of Ancient Egypt. There were the Persians, the Greeks and the Romans. In this book, your fourth grader will study how each of these nation conquerors shaped the art, culture and tradition of ancient Egypt.
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The Ancient Egyptians sure were religious. They even created the Book of the Dead to guide their departed loved ones in the afterlife. But what was the Book of the Dead? What were written there? Get to understand the religious beliefs of the Ancient Egyptians in this cool history book for kids.
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Temples were important structures in any civilization and the ancient Egyptians were of no exception. How the temples were created, when they were created and who wanted them created hold important clues on the belief systems and religion dominated during that time. In this book, we'll be visiting the famous temples of Ancient Egypt.
11) It's Been A While, River Nile: The Most Important River in All of Ancient Egypt: History 4th Grade
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The most important river in all of ancient Egypt was the River Nile. It was a hub of commerce and transportation. The ancient Egyptians relied heavily on the Nile. Let's learn more about the historical significance of this body of water. Read this book for more information.
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Her palace shimmered with onyx, garnet, and gold, but was richer still in political and sexual intrigue. Above all else, Cleopatra was a shrewd strategist and an ingenious negotiator. She was married twice, each time to a brother. She waged a brutal civil war against the first when both were teenagers. She poisoned the second. Ultimately she dispensed with an ambitious sister as well; incest and assassination were family specialties. Cleopatra appears...
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In 1250 B.C. the teenaged son of the Egyptian high priest sets off a series of harrowing events when he accidentally kills the sacred cat of Bubastes and, accompanied by his sister and two foreign slaves, embarks on a dangerous journey to find safe haven beyond the borders of Egypt.
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James Patterson and Martin Dugard dig through stacks of evidence--X-rays, archaeologist Howard Carter's files dealing with the discovery of a long-lost crypt, forensic clues, and stories told through the ages--to arrive at their own account of King Tut's life and death. The result is an exhilarating true crime tale of intrigue, passion, and betrayal that casts fresh light on the oldest mystery of all.
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In The Lost Keys of Masonry (1923), Hall examines the ethical training required of a Freemason, and the character traits a Mason must "build" within himself. Freemasonry of the Ancient Egyptians (1937) explores the roots of Freemasonry in the initiatory temple rites of Pharaonic Egypt; and Masonic Orders of Fraternity (1950) chronicles the reemergence of Freemasonry in Europe in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. It surveys the lives of Masonry's...
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In this magnificent history, Toby Wilkinson combines grand narrative sweep with detailed knowledge of hieroglyphs and the iconography of power, to reveal Ancient Egypt in all its complexity--from the brutality and repression that lay behind the appearance of its unchanging monarchy to its extraordinary architectural and cultural achievements.
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On a sweltering June morning in 1933 a fifteen-year-old Muslim orphan girl refused to rise in a show of respect for her elders at her Christian missionary school in Port Said. Her intransigence led to a beating-and to the end of most foreign missions in Egypt-and contributed to the rise of Islamist organizations. Turkiyya Hasan left the Swedish Salaam Mission with scratches on her legs and a suitcase of evidence of missionary misdeeds. Her story hit...
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