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THE LETTER "W" in Hieroglyphics

The chick is the Egyptian hieroglyphic symbol for the letter "W".It's pronounced "ww" or "oo"The chick symbol can also be used for the letters "O" and "U" as they're pronounced in a similar way.

REMEMBER KEY: Here's an easy way to remember the hieroglyphic symbol for the letter "W"
Chicks have WINGS
and wings start with the letter W

Just look at the chick's WINGS, and you'll have it!
WRITE YOUR NAMEThe quail chick symbol can be used to write the W in names like:William, Wesley,...

16 Fun Facts About The GREAT PYRAMID

The best Great Pyramid facts on the web! Did slaves build the pyramids? How many stones were used? Were there mummies in them? You'll be amazed when you read this post.
The Great Pyramid of Giza is one of the most impressive buildings in all of human history. It's so old that it's really hard to get your head how long it's been around. It's even harder to picture some architect coming up with the idea in the first place--and then getting all those people to build it. I'm sure glad they did. We...

FACTS: 16 Fun Facts About The GREAT PYRAMID

The Great Pyramid of Giza is one of the most impressive buildings in all of human history. It's so old that it's really hard to get your head how long it's been around.
Read on for 16 fascinating Egyptian pyramid facts.1. How many stones make up the Great Pyramid?Approximately 2.3 million stones.

2. How...

Ancient Egypt Books For Kids

Looking for the best ancient Egypt books for children? Look no further! Browse through this ever growing collection.

FACTS: 13 Facts About Pharaoh KHUFU (With Pictures)

What is Khufu most famous for? The ancient Egyptian Pharaoh Khufu is famous for having built the Great Pyramid of Giza. But did you know there are all sorts of interesting facts about Khufu and his monument? Read on to find out more with these 13 fascinating pieces of triva.
Pharaoh Khufu's full name was Khnum Khufu . Yet over the years he's been called by many names. The Greeks called him Cheops. The ancient historian, Manetho, called him Suphis. He's also refe...

FACTS: 12 Facts About Pharaoh KHUFU (With Pictures)

What is Khufu most famous for? The ancient Egyptian Pharaoh Khufu is famous for having built the Great Pyramid of Giza. But did you know there are all sorts of interesting facts about Khufu and his monument? Read on to find out more with these 18 fascinating pieces of triva.

Fact #1: KHUFU, MAN OF MANY NAMES
Pharaoh Khufu's full name was Khnum Khufu . Yet over the years he's been called by many names. The Greeks called him Cheops. The ancient historian, Manetho, called him Suphis. He's also refe...

FACTS: 12 Interesting Facts About Pharaoh Khufu (With Pictures)

What is Khufu most famous for? The ancient Egyptian Pharaoh Khufu is famous for having built the Great Pyramid of Giza. But did you know there are all sorts of interesting and mysterious facts about Khufu and his monument? Read on to find out more with these 18 fascinating pieces of triva.

Fact #1: KHUFU, MAN OF MANY NAMES
Pharaoh Khufu's full name was Khnum Khufu . Yet over the years he's been called by many names. The Greeks called him Cheops. The ancient historian, Manetho, called him Suphis....

FACTS: 18 Facts About Khufu & The Great Pyramid (With Pictures)

Khufu
The Great Pyramid
How are they related? 
Who, exactly, was Pharaoh Khufu?
And how is he related to that giant pyramid
in Egypt, the biggest one, which is known as the Great
Pyramid of Giza? Read on to find out answers to these questions and more.
Here are the top 18 facts about Pharaoh Khufu and the Great Pyramid of Giza. Fact #1: PHARAOH KHUFU, MAN OF MANY NAMES
Pharaoh Khufu is known around the world by many names. His full name was Khnum Khufu (you'll find out why shortly). The Gre...

TOP 18 Pharaoh Khufu & Giza Pyramid FACTS (With Pictures)

Who was Pharaoh Khufu? Why should we care? And how is he related to that giant pyramid in Egypt, the biggest one, which is known as the Great Pyramid of Giza? 
Read on to find out answers to these questions and more. Here are the top 18 facts about Pharaoh Khufu and the Great Pyramid. Fact #1: PHARAOH KHUFU, MAN OF MANY NAMES
Pharaoh Khufu is known around the world by many names. His full name was Khnum Khufu (you'll find out why shortly). The Greeks called him Cheops....

Mystery of the Egyptian MUMMY: Reading Comprehension

This reading comprehension worksheet can be used in classrooms to accompany the book Mystery of the Egyptian Mummy by Scott Peters. The reading comprehension exercise is divided into six parts. Each part consists of questions that test a reader's comprehension, four chapters at a time. Download the Reading Comprehension Worksheets > HOW TO USE The reading comprehension exercise is