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An ABC Escapade through Egypt
by
Bernadette Simpson (Goodreads Author)
An ABC book for all ages - Discover some of the many wonders of Egypt on this alphabetical escapade – foods like mangoes and konafa, animals such as foxes and jerboas, and places like the Red Sea and Zamalek. At each letter of the alphabet, stop to explore fun alliterative phrases, colorful photographs, and interesting facts. Read through the letters in order, or flip thro...more
Paperback, 32 pages
Published
December 2008
by author, Bernadette Simpson
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Have you ever thought about visiting Egypt? Readers of Escapade through Egypt will feel like they have been there in person after viewing the amazing photographs on every page of the book. Bernadette Simpson set out to acquaint the reader with everyday life in Egypt, and her book truly achieves this goal. The author’s conversational style invites the reader into many aspects of Egyptian daily life with clarity and humor. Many pages include interactive activities such as the balancing quiz about...more
One not only reads but views Bernadette Simpson’s An ABC Escapade Through Egypt. Filled with beautiful photographs of Egypt’s rich culture, the book reads like a children’s version of The Amazing Race. Using the alphabet and alliteration as the backbone driving the various excursions through this amazing country, Simpson introduces the reader to the food, entertainment, history, culture, wildlife, transportation, and other facets of Egyptian life. There is even a recipe for kids to make doe-ah (...more
This is a great book! My daughter and I read it at bedtime and she just loves the pictures and she likes to tell people what she has learned about the animals and food in Egypt. I think the lessons included are clever, most are too hard for my daughter, she is only 5 now. But, it could be the kind of thing she goes back to later and gets even more information out of. I imagine it as a reference book for her for a long time. And, I still have not had time to check out the online resources that ac...more
Disclosure: I received this by book the author in exchange for an honest review.
Now time for my review:
Confession time, as a kid I was kind of a nerd. Allow me to explain what I mean, I would check out nonfiction books on countries for fun and take avid notes on them. Why would I do this in the summer for fun? Because I wanted to know about different cultures, different people, and different countries.
I’ve read a lot of books about different countries, but none as entertaining and as creatively...more
Now time for my review:
Confession time, as a kid I was kind of a nerd. Allow me to explain what I mean, I would check out nonfiction books on countries for fun and take avid notes on them. Why would I do this in the summer for fun? Because I wanted to know about different cultures, different people, and different countries.
I’ve read a lot of books about different countries, but none as entertaining and as creatively...more
I am a great believer in getting kids to read by letting them read what they enjoy or what interests them the most. An ABC Escapade Through Egypt by Bernadette Simpson is one such book. Packed with gorgeous photographs and a vibey, interesting approach to layout, this striking book is sure to captivate any 8-12-year-old. By mixing modern fun facts with historical, cultural, and geographical elements of Egypt the author has hit on the perfect way to seamlessly merge the old with the new in this f...more
Apr 05, 2011
Brenda
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4 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
ABC book about Egypt
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I won this book from a free book giveaway listed at http://iamareadernotawriter.blogspot.com... At first glance, I was expecting an ABC book for preschoolers. This book is so much more than that. The words chosen for each letter introduce some of the well known aspects of Egypt such as Camels and Hieroglyphs but also less well known like the Jerboas and Prickly pears. While providing beautiful color photographs that children would certainly be drawn to, the author also provides detailed informat...more
I just received my copy a Goodreads Giveaway, Thank you Ms Bernadette Simpson and Good Reads. This is my first book win with the author's signature inclosed in the book,it is so nice to have the author sign it, I think its wonderful! This book has so many great facts about Egypt starting with the letters from A to Z. The book when you read it, its like your on an educational tour of Egypt, the author writes as if she is there with you. I think its cute, its not what I expected but it is a good...more
When I first glanced at the “ABC” in the title I thought it might be a book only for young children learning their ABC’s but it really is a joy to read for all ages. My five-year-old son loves the photographs of all the wonderful things in Egypt and I like that it has a lot of great educational information. The text is not boring either. This is one of the most easy to read yet very informative books I’ve seen. I recommend this book to all children, anyone wanting to learn more about Egypt, trav...more
A Social Studies Teacher Must Have!!!! What I loved about this book was how it brought ancient Egypt into modern times. The information and pictures were fantastic and it kept my attention until the very end. An ABC Escapade through Egypt taught me something new and that is what every book should do. As a history teacher I highly recommend this book to educators, parents, and especially students. Well done.
This is amazing, fantastic book! I can't say enough about the content and the illustrations. I wish I found it when my children were smaller. I would recommend it especially to PARENTS OF GIFTED CHILDREN! You can read it with gifted kids as early as 2 years of age! Parents whose children love DK Eyewitness books should note this book and the author.
Synopsis: This book is exactly what the title says it is: an escapade through modern-day Egypt using the alphabet as a guide.
My two cents: This book is an alliterative masterpiece that belongs on every bookshelf in every home. I was enthralled from the first page. Ms Simpson manages to capture life in modern Egypt with a few simple letters, easy to understand wording and magnificent photographs. From (A)thletes to the city of (Z)amalek, with (E)grets, the (R)ed Sea and (U)rchins in between, it i...more
My two cents: This book is an alliterative masterpiece that belongs on every bookshelf in every home. I was enthralled from the first page. Ms Simpson manages to capture life in modern Egypt with a few simple letters, easy to understand wording and magnificent photographs. From (A)thletes to the city of (Z)amalek, with (E)grets, the (R)ed Sea and (U)rchins in between, it i...more
I won this book through the First Reads program.
A good overview of some of the delights of Egyptian culture. Good for introductions to some new things, and for those that want to expand children's horizons.
I really liked that in addition to the bits of history, and social studies it had math and languages learning too.
A good overview of some of the delights of Egyptian culture. Good for introductions to some new things, and for those that want to expand children's horizons.
I really liked that in addition to the bits of history, and social studies it had math and languages learning too.
It's a book on Egyptian culture literally from A to Z. It is a very enjoyable book, with simple descriptions and tons of pictures that illustrate the best of Egyptian culture, even some things that I didn't get to see during my trip to Egypt. And I had the chance to meet Bernadette. She is an awesome lady.
A great book by a very gifted writer and what a wonderful way for kids to learn about another culture!
A great little children's book that takes place in Egypt
My photo there is enough to give it four stars. I'm Kidding, the book itself is nice and amusing, and I guess non-Egyptian may like it even more.
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A teacher with a passion for language, learning, and modern-day Egypt, she self-published her first book, An ABC Escapade through Egypt, in December of 2008. In April 2010, in order to reach teachers around the world with access to technology, the eBook was published and made available as a PDF file.
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