Ancient Egypt (Blast Back! Series)

by Nancy Ohlin, Adam Larkum (Illustrator)

Overview

Blast back to ancient Egypt in is this new nonfiction series and discover what it would have been like to live there!

When people talk about ancient Egypt, things like mummies and pyramids may come to mind. But what was ancient Egypt really like? This engaging nonfiction book, complete with black and white interior illustrations, will make readers feel like they've traveled back in time. It covers everything from what ancient Egyptians did for fun to the gods and goddesses they worshipped, and more. Find out cool, little-known facts such as how ancient Egyptian doctors used pigs' teeth to cure upset stomachs and how pets were often buried with their owners so they could be together in the afterlife.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781499804034
Publisher:	little bee books
Publication date:	10/04/2016
Series:	Blast Back! Series
Sold by:	SIMON & SCHUSTER
Format:	eBook
Pages:	112
Lexile:	900L (what's this?)
File size:	42 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	7 - 10 Years

About the Author

Nancy Ohlin is the author of the YA novels Always, Forever and Beauty as well as the early chapter book series Greetings from Somewhere under the pseudonym Harper Paris. She lives in Ithaca, NY with her husband, their two kids, two cats, a bunny, and assorted animals who happen to show up at their door. Visit her online at nancyohlin.com.

Adam Larkum is a freelance illustrator based in the United Kingdom. In addition to his illustration work, he also works in animation and develops characters for television.

Editorial Reviews

02/01/2016
Gr 2–4—A survey of Aancient Egyptian history, culture, and daily life. This pocket-size book discusses the development of Egyptian society, explaining in broad, accessible terms the various transformations in its history. The text goes beyond the pyramids and mummies, discussing Egypt's geography, climate, mythology, and medical advances. Ohlin describes in detail everyday necessities such as travel and the three-season agricultural year. Readers also learn about the process of preparing mud bricks and the option of going to the market. Especially helpful is the clarification concerning the oft-confused distinction between Upper and Lower Egypt. Shaded boxes contain information on the gods, the calendar, and other facets of ancient Egyptian life. Important pharaohs, such as Hatshepsut, Akhenaton, and Ramses II, are covered, as are significant cultural achievements, including the Sphinx and the Great Pyramid of Giza. Larkum's simple, stylized illustrations depict clothing, household tools, and everyday scenes. These black-and-white line drawings capture fluid motion. The visuals and text share space evenly on the page, and illustrations range from quarter-page artifact details to full-page maps. While lacking the color of other titles, such as Miles Harvey's Look What Came from Egypt (Franklin Watts, 1998), this is an accessible, handy, and interesting work. VERDICT Fun, informative, and digestible nonfiction.—Jeffrey Meyer, Mt. Pleasant Public. Library, IA

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