Ancient Egypt

by Pamela Dell

Overview

More than 5,000 years ago, ancient Egypt was a thriving civilization in northeastern Africa. Pharaohs ruled the people with an iron fist. From the towering pyramids to the mysterious art of mummification, ancient Egypt was a civilization overflowing with wonders. The art, architecture, language, and lifestyles of this ancient society still impact the world today.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780756545802
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	07/01/2012
Series:	Exploring the Ancient World
Pages:	48
Sales rank:	236,635
Product dimensions:	6.70(w) x 8.80(h) x 0.20(d)
Lexile:	930L (what's this?)
Age Range:	10 - 14 Years

About the Author

Pamela Dell began her professional career writing for adults and started writing for children about 12 years ago. Since then she has published fiction and nonfiction books, written numerous magazine articles, and created award-winning interactive multimedia.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Ancient Days 4

Chapter 2 Rule of the Pharoahs 10

Chapter 3 Life of the People 18

Chapter 4 The Role of Religion 24

Chapter 5 A Culture of Riches 32

Chapter 6 End of Power 38

Timeline 44

Glossary 45

Select Bibliography 46

Additional Resources 47

Index 48