Small and frail, Tutankhamen was an all but ignored member of the royal family of the great Egyptian pharaoh Amenhotep III. At the school of the menoi, or tutors, he did not excel at physical activ…
Introduces the history, government, religion, and culture of ancient Egypt, describes how archaeologists learn about Egyptian civilization, and suggests related Web sites.
For more than 3,000 years, Egypt was a great civilization that thrived along the banks of the Nile River. But when its cities crumbled to dust, Egypt’s culture and the secrets of its hieroglyphic…
Who were the ancient Egyptians? Why did they build pyramids and how were mummies made? These and other questions answered with vivid, full colour illustrations and photographs on every page, and sh…
A history of the construction of the Great Pyramid at Giza and the civilization that produced it.
Tells the story of the discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb by Howard Carter and Lord Carnarvon and the supposed curse connected with it, as well as information on the life and dynasty of the pharaoh
Find out how the ancient Egyptians built the great pyramids and made mummies of the dead. Children will love learning how to spell their names in hieroglyphs. Modern Egyptian culture is also featur…
Four new countries and nine updated editions have been added to Bobbie Kalman's popular Lands, Peoples, and Cultures series. These powerful and intimate portraits of countries use up-to-date inform…
Clad in flowing linen robes, adorned with jewels, pampered by servants, Heb-Nefert led a life of leisure and joy with her royal husband on the banks of the Nile. Now she lies, a mummy, encased in g…