Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index.
Contents
Discovery in the desert -- The world's oldest ship -- Who were the ancient Egyptians? -- The Nile; giver of life -- Life on the Nile -- An ancient puzzle -- Stepping back in time -- Sewing up the pieces -- A ship for the afterlife -- Traveling with Ra -- Another discovery -- The ghost ship -- Egypt's ancient secrets.
Summary
In the 1950s, a 4,000-year-old giant wooden ship was discovered buried in the Egyptian desert. In this book, readers will explore one of the most fascinating archaeological discoveries of the past century. They will also learn how ships and the Nile River were closely connected to the ancient Egyptians' belief in death and the afterlife.
