| Description |
v, 80 pages : color illustrations 25 cm |
| Series |
Explore your world |
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Explore your world! (White River Junction, Vt.)
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (page 86) and index. |
| Summary |
Did the ancient Egyptians have pets? Why were the kings of ancient Egypt buried in pyramids? What did kids do for fun in ancient Egypt? Ancient Civilizations: Egyptians! With 25 Social Studies Projects for Kids takes readers on a journey through the land of the Nile, making stops to study the pyramids, learn about the kings and queens who ruled this land--including the famed King Tutankhamun--discover what ordinary people ate, played, and wore for clothing, and learn about the different jobs people performed. Fascinating links between today's world and ancient Egyptian culture offer opportunities for real-world connections while fun STEAM activities promote critical and creative thinking. This book brings daily life from thousands of years ago into today's reality through fun illustrations, fascinating facts, essential questions, and hands-on projects such as constructing model bridges and pyramids, planting floating gardens, and translating hieroglyphics. Explores the sites of ancient architectural wonders such as the pyramids of Giza, the Temple of Amun-Ra, the Temple of Hatshepsut, and the Great Sphynx. Introduces key people associated with ancient Egypt, including King Tutankhamen, King Rameses II, and Queen Cleopatra. |
| Audience |
Ages 7-8. |
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Grades 2-3. |
| Subject |
Egypt -- Social life and customs -- To 332 B.C. -- Juvenile literature.
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Egypt -- History -- To 640 A.D. -- Study and teaching -- Activity programs -- Juvenile literature.
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Social sciences -- Study and teaching (Primary) -- Activity programs.
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Manners and customs. (OCoLC)fst01007815
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Egypt. (OCoLC)fst01208755
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| Chronological Term |
To 640
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| Genre/Form |
History. (OCoLC)fst01411628
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Juvenile works. (OCoLC)fst01411637
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| Added Author |
Casteel, Tom, illustrator.
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| Added Title |
Egyptians! |
| Note |
Subtitle on cover : with 25 social studies projects for kids |
| ISBN |
9781619308381 (pbk.) |
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161930838X (pbk.) |
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