Dkfindout! Ancient Egypt

This fun, fact-filled book for kids ages 6-9 is the ultimate guide to Ancient Egypt, from pharaohs to mummies. Entertaining and educating young readers through a combination of close-up images, quirky trivia facts, quiz questions, and fascinating tidbits, it's the perfect book for any kid who can't get enough of this remarkable civilization.

How big was the Egyptian Empire? Why was the Nile so important? How were mummies made? Find out the answers to these questions and more in DKfindout Ancient Egypt, which features photographs of artifacts and relics, as well as maps and illustrations depicting the structure of Egyptian society, from famous pharaohs to common farmers, and the extent of their civilization. This book explores every facet of Ancient Egypt's iconic culture, including its many gods and goddesses, its hieroglyphic writing system, and its most well-known landmarks, like pyramids, obelisks, and sphinxes. From papyrus to pottery, DKfindout Ancient Egypt details this civilization's lasting impact in a unique and fun way.

Vetted by educational consultants, the DKfindout series drives kids ages 6-9 to become experts on more than 30 of their favorite STEM- and history-related subjects, whether Vikings, volcanoes, or robots. This series covers the subjects that kids really want to learn about--ones that have a direct impact on the world around them, like climate change, space exploration, and rapidly evolving technology--making learning fun through amazing images, stimulating quizzes, and cutting-edge information. The DKfindout series is one that kids will want to turn to again and again.

Author: DK
Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Published: 01/10/2017
Pages: 64
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.70lbs
Size: 9.40h x 7.30w x 0.30d
ISBN: 9781465457530
Audience: Ages 9-12


Review Citation(s):
Booklist 04/15/2017 pg. 45

About the Author
Author and consultant Dr. Angela McDonald is an Egyptologist based in Glasgow. She has a PhD from the University of Oxford and is an expert on Egyptian texts. Angela is a founding member of the Current Researches in Egyptology conference series and has published several books and articles on Ancient Egypt. She also organizes an extensive series of courses and lectures at the University of Glasgow, in Egyptology, archaeology, and other aspects of the history of the Ancient world.

Trusted by parents, teachers, librarians, and kids across the world, DK is an award-winning publisher of visual reference books for children, including the DK Eyewitness Books, DK findout!, and Maker Lab series. DK books combine clear photography and illustration with expert text to show you what others only tell you.