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Egypt Magnified /anglais
Explore ancient Egypt, from the Nile to the pyramids, and learn what life was life for pharaohs, slaves and scribes in this fascinating search-and-find adventure. Use the magnifying glass to spot over 200 things in each eye-boggling illustration and discover what happened in the market, temple, school and palace with authentic detail and cutaway scenes.
48 pages, Hardcover
Published October 4, 2018
About the author
David Long
58 books35 followersWinner of the Blue Peter Book of the Year 2017, writer and journalist David Long has regularly appeared in The Times and the London Evening Standard, as well as on television and radio. He has written more than 30 books for children and adults and lives in Suffolk.
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January 22, 2019
5★
“Turn the page and soak up the action before your eyes… Each time you revisit a scene, you’ll see something new! Read the text and find out what’s happening. Which Egyptians are misbehaving at the family wedding? Can you spot the pharaoh in the grand procession? Can you see the embalmer putting the mummy in the sarcophagus?”
I would have LOVED this book as a kid. Kind of Where’s Wally and Richard Scarry and the Usborne See Inside books. I’m still very attached to the war-torn (dare I say “scarred”) Scarry books. There is so much liveliness and humour that it’s easy to imagine these are real people. When children begin to read text books without illustrations, they will already have some idea of what ancient Egypt was like.
I have always said the point of education is to keep curiosity alive and to teach kids how to find the answers. This is just that sort of book, the kind that made me want to know more.
Apparently this comes with a magnifying glass to help readers spot the tiny details that each page suggests you find. At the end of the book is another lot of detailed pictures, but you have to figure out which page it might have come from.
This is a corner of first page which shows 4 of the things to spot listed at the top.
Too easy? Try the whole page.
Growing crops and building houses
I can’t think offhand of anything they’ve overlooked. We see slaves building the Great Pyramid, sculptors and scribes, the lighthouse and great library of Alexandria, tombs, even tomb raiders! Everything for life and preparations for the afterlife.
People embalming bodies and putting one into a sarcophagus
They put the innards into jars when they embalmed the bodies, and if any intestines were damaged or went missing, they replaced them with rope. Note the dog between the two lights at the bottom of the picture, running away with someone chasing him. Can you see why?
There are the kings, the gods, Cleopatra and, of course, the Sphinx.
The Sphinx and pictures of many famous ancient Egyptians
King Tutankhamen, hieroglyphics, more pictures to find, an answer page (in case you can’t find the 10 things to spot on each page), a glossary, and a timeline. What more could you want? This is on the page about King Tut’s tomb, and it should whet a few young appetites.
“The first ancient Egyptians lived 5,000 years ago, so it’s amazing that we know anything about them at all. We’re discovering new things all the time thanks to archaeology. Archaeologists study history by excavating (digging up) historical sites and examining the things that are found. Many sites in Egypt have been excavated but there are probably hundreds more waiting to be discovered.”
This is accessible history – the kind of picture book with enough information to make you feel as if you know something about Egypt and are now curious to find out more.
Thanks to NetGalley and Quarto Publishing’s Wide Eyed Editions for the preview copy from which I selected quotations and pictures.
“Turn the page and soak up the action before your eyes… Each time you revisit a scene, you’ll see something new! Read the text and find out what’s happening. Which Egyptians are misbehaving at the family wedding? Can you spot the pharaoh in the grand procession? Can you see the embalmer putting the mummy in the sarcophagus?”
I would have LOVED this book as a kid. Kind of Where’s Wally and Richard Scarry and the Usborne See Inside books. I’m still very attached to the war-torn (dare I say “scarred”) Scarry books. There is so much liveliness and humour that it’s easy to imagine these are real people. When children begin to read text books without illustrations, they will already have some idea of what ancient Egypt was like.
I have always said the point of education is to keep curiosity alive and to teach kids how to find the answers. This is just that sort of book, the kind that made me want to know more.
Apparently this comes with a magnifying glass to help readers spot the tiny details that each page suggests you find. At the end of the book is another lot of detailed pictures, but you have to figure out which page it might have come from.
This is a corner of first page which shows 4 of the things to spot listed at the top.
Too easy? Try the whole page.
Growing crops and building houses
I can’t think offhand of anything they’ve overlooked. We see slaves building the Great Pyramid, sculptors and scribes, the lighthouse and great library of Alexandria, tombs, even tomb raiders! Everything for life and preparations for the afterlife.
People embalming bodies and putting one into a sarcophagus
They put the innards into jars when they embalmed the bodies, and if any intestines were damaged or went missing, they replaced them with rope. Note the dog between the two lights at the bottom of the picture, running away with someone chasing him. Can you see why?
There are the kings, the gods, Cleopatra and, of course, the Sphinx.
The Sphinx and pictures of many famous ancient Egyptians
King Tutankhamen, hieroglyphics, more pictures to find, an answer page (in case you can’t find the 10 things to spot on each page), a glossary, and a timeline. What more could you want? This is on the page about King Tut’s tomb, and it should whet a few young appetites.
“The first ancient Egyptians lived 5,000 years ago, so it’s amazing that we know anything about them at all. We’re discovering new things all the time thanks to archaeology. Archaeologists study history by excavating (digging up) historical sites and examining the things that are found. Many sites in Egypt have been excavated but there are probably hundreds more waiting to be discovered.”
This is accessible history – the kind of picture book with enough information to make you feel as if you know something about Egypt and are now curious to find out more.
Thanks to NetGalley and Quarto Publishing’s Wide Eyed Editions for the preview copy from which I selected quotations and pictures.
December 13, 2018
Egypt Magnified
by David Long, Harry Bloom (Illustrations)
This is a book I requested from NetGalley and the review is voluntary.
I found this book very fascinating and informative kids book and I like the fact they use a magnifying glass to hunt for things. I think kids will love that. There is tons of information given and given in a investigational way that is fun! An icon is given, with info, then the hunt is on! Great illustrations too! Makes history less "dull".
by David Long, Harry Bloom (Illustrations)
This is a book I requested from NetGalley and the review is voluntary.
I found this book very fascinating and informative kids book and I like the fact they use a magnifying glass to hunt for things. I think kids will love that. There is tons of information given and given in a investigational way that is fun! An icon is given, with info, then the hunt is on! Great illustrations too! Makes history less "dull".
December 22, 2018
Combining the fun of a search-and-find book with the informational blurbs of a nonfiction title, this book will have wide appeal for younger and older children and is a good pick for libraries and families with children of different ages.
arc received from the publisher
arc received from the publisher
January 8, 2019
At first glance, "Egypt Magnified" looks too busy a book to read or to learn anything about Egypt Thousands of little people and objects on each spread, a little too overwhelming.
But then the fun slowly begins.
It's a look-and-find activity book and it's challenging to look for the 10 hidden objects on each spread. That's fun #1. Finding the objects is one thing, but learning about what the objects are about is another perk. Short descriptions are provided next to the "things to spot." A fun way to learn the history without excessive reading. That's fun #2.
The organization of the book is simply wonderful. There are 17 main topics about Egypt are being introduced. To name a few, the pyramids, the mummies, the Egyptian gods, the writing system and so forth. Each topic has two spreads with 10 things/people to find with few sentences to explain their significance to the topic. In another words, each major topic has 10 bullet points to illustrate the essence of the subject matter. What an awesome way to introduce the ancient civilization to young children which parents and children could engage together. The bottom line, if young readers love books about searching for objects, "Egypt Magnified" would be a great activity book on learning history.
And I am quite convinced adults would equally be mesmerized by flipping through the pages of "Egypt Magnified." It's simply a wonderful book for all ages. Love it.
But then the fun slowly begins.
It's a look-and-find activity book and it's challenging to look for the 10 hidden objects on each spread. That's fun #1. Finding the objects is one thing, but learning about what the objects are about is another perk. Short descriptions are provided next to the "things to spot." A fun way to learn the history without excessive reading. That's fun #2.
The organization of the book is simply wonderful. There are 17 main topics about Egypt are being introduced. To name a few, the pyramids, the mummies, the Egyptian gods, the writing system and so forth. Each topic has two spreads with 10 things/people to find with few sentences to explain their significance to the topic. In another words, each major topic has 10 bullet points to illustrate the essence of the subject matter. What an awesome way to introduce the ancient civilization to young children which parents and children could engage together. The bottom line, if young readers love books about searching for objects, "Egypt Magnified" would be a great activity book on learning history.
And I am quite convinced adults would equally be mesmerized by flipping through the pages of "Egypt Magnified." It's simply a wonderful book for all ages. Love it.
January 8, 2019
This highlighted Egyptian life in a very unique and challenging way. One each topic page there were 10 different pictures to discover in the main picture by using a magnifying.glass and then seeing how much you remember at the end of the book, I love the concept of this book and how they add an element of fun to following along with each topic. My oldest son loved Ancient Egypt when we covered it, and he would have loved this book! I highly recommend it!
Thank you to Quarto and NetGalley for this fun e-copy,
Thank you to Quarto and NetGalley for this fun e-copy,
September 11, 2021
As an African-American, I'm surprised the Ancient Egyptians were actually depicted as their true original color--Black. I can not tell you how many fools I've encountered that actually think that Anglo-Saxon/Nordic whites were the real Egyptians. I've met people that didn't know Egypt was an African country and people that really didn't know what the inhabitants living an African country look like--well, at least not when it comes to Egypt. They know what the inhabitants look like in Nigeria and Rwanda, but as a soon as you get to Egypt, people act funny. That is how throughout the white-washing of Egypt is in the West. The desert is hot and humid--why would anyone who didn't have darker skin, a wider nose, drier hair, and large sweat glands even be able to or want to LIVE in that climate?
Anyway, I actually bought this book online without even realizing the Egyptians were black for research for a book I want to write. Didn't even give the book that much of a look over, just bought it. So yeah, very surprised the Egyptians were depicted as black. I was expecting the Egyptians to have the ambiguous look the western media likes to use because they hate the fact that the Ancient Egyptians were black (along with Adam and Eve, etc. <_<). The thought of black people as smart, beautiful, and creative with thriving communities, using advance technology before Eurasians, makes a lot of people furious. Let people tell it, only Eurasia was able to move and shake. It's distasteful and dishonest.
Not only will I use this book for research, but I've decided I'm going to use it for my future children as well. This is a wonderful, fun, historically accurate book that I think children would really like. The layout really reminds of of Richard Scarry and Where's Waldo. The busyness really holds your attention. It even comes with a magnifying glass, which I was not expecting. So cute!
Anyway, I actually bought this book online without even realizing the Egyptians were black for research for a book I want to write. Didn't even give the book that much of a look over, just bought it. So yeah, very surprised the Egyptians were depicted as black. I was expecting the Egyptians to have the ambiguous look the western media likes to use because they hate the fact that the Ancient Egyptians were black (along with Adam and Eve, etc. <_<). The thought of black people as smart, beautiful, and creative with thriving communities, using advance technology before Eurasians, makes a lot of people furious. Let people tell it, only Eurasia was able to move and shake. It's distasteful and dishonest.
Not only will I use this book for research, but I've decided I'm going to use it for my future children as well. This is a wonderful, fun, historically accurate book that I think children would really like. The layout really reminds of of Richard Scarry and Where's Waldo. The busyness really holds your attention. It even comes with a magnifying glass, which I was not expecting. So cute!
January 23, 2019
This book is a literal treasure trove of knowledge. There is SO much information that it can be a bit overwhelming. The pages are jam packed with tidbits and facts, so much so you can reread this book and find new things to learn and see each revisit. There is information about Egypt (duh) and about key Egyptians throughout history. There are depictions of everyday Egyptians and what mischief they possibly are up to alongside captions about Pharoahs, their Life and Afterlife. There are scribes and tomb raiders and the Great Sphinx...oh my!! There is so much detail you can't help but feel like you're part of the action. The illustrations are quite detailed and the information is just astounding. My 8 year old daughter was awed by this book. She is constantly seeking any and all information on Egypt largely because her grandfather is from Cairo and he is her hero. After reaching the end of the book she loved going back and finding all of the hidden objects and people populating the pages Where's Waldo Style. This book was an instant success in our household! What a great way to make learning fun!!
*** I was given a copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review ***
*** I was given a copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review ***
January 28, 2019
Mini Review:
I never thought learning about the history of Egypt would be this fun. As mentioned in the Blurb, the book is filled with 'Search-and-Find' adventure activities, wherein the kids make use of the illustrations to spot the prescribed persons or objects. These Illustrations depict various key aspects of Egypt. From constructing Pyramids to making mummies, this book has got it all covered. I also love the way the content was structured. In the very first page, the author furnishes the procedure to be followed while reading the book. It is then followed by the illustrations which constitute for the majority of the pages. Then comes a brief description of "Hieroglyphics", the formal writing system employed by ancient Egypt. The Hieroglyphic equivalent of the alphabets is also provided which the children can use to communicate secretly with each other. Apart from the bonus 'Search and Find' activity and the Glossary, a timeline of Egypt is also provided at the end, which highlights the major events that took place between the years 6000 B.C and 1922.
Overall, I love the core concept of the book and also the Illustrations which were immaculate, cute and colorful.
I never thought learning about the history of Egypt would be this fun. As mentioned in the Blurb, the book is filled with 'Search-and-Find' adventure activities, wherein the kids make use of the illustrations to spot the prescribed persons or objects. These Illustrations depict various key aspects of Egypt. From constructing Pyramids to making mummies, this book has got it all covered. I also love the way the content was structured. In the very first page, the author furnishes the procedure to be followed while reading the book. It is then followed by the illustrations which constitute for the majority of the pages. Then comes a brief description of "Hieroglyphics", the formal writing system employed by ancient Egypt. The Hieroglyphic equivalent of the alphabets is also provided which the children can use to communicate secretly with each other. Apart from the bonus 'Search and Find' activity and the Glossary, a timeline of Egypt is also provided at the end, which highlights the major events that took place between the years 6000 B.C and 1922.
Overall, I love the core concept of the book and also the Illustrations which were immaculate, cute and colorful.
December 5, 2018
A good book, using what is now a standard format – large pages, with very detailed double-paged spreads, and the emphasis on finding things as an educational exercise. The spreads have either two or three easy-to-read paragraphs, and whether they be inside King Tut's burial excavations, an old Egyptian mine or even a wedding party, the fact you have ten things to find mean you absorb semi-trivial factoids that accompany the key of things to be sought. And when you get to the end, lo and behold there are dozens of other things to go back and seek. This is a very good primer for Egyptology, but I know why school librarians are reluctant to buy these things – so many idiots would ring round what's on the to-find list and spoil the hunt for others. Still, if you want to instil a fan of Egypt in the house, or if you home-educate children, this is well worth a look. A strong four stars.
December 6, 2018
I didn't expect to be able to see the teeny tiny search for pictures, but the boo was interesting and entertaining, so I am going to guess the real book if going to be lots of fun for kids 3rd grade up! Lots of facts about Egypt. Egypt is always a fun topic because of mummies , I'm guessing. But our books have always flown off the shelves here at the library! Illustrations are really great, too. Lots of cool stuff to look at. So, if the kids enjoy Where's Waldo and Egypt, this may well be their book!
I received a Kindle ARC from Netgalley in exchange for a fair review.
I received a Kindle ARC from Netgalley in exchange for a fair review.
January 26, 2019
I was sent a free copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
This was so much fun and if I were still a kid it would instantly become my favourite book!
This style of tiny tiny drawings and tiny tiny humans doings all sort of activities is my favourite and you never get bored looking at these pages - plus you learn so much about Egypt.
Great book for the little ones and a fun way to teach them about Egypt.
This was so much fun and if I were still a kid it would instantly become my favourite book!
This style of tiny tiny drawings and tiny tiny humans doings all sort of activities is my favourite and you never get bored looking at these pages - plus you learn so much about Egypt.
Great book for the little ones and a fun way to teach them about Egypt.
December 6, 2018
This is THE coolest book about Egypt! I learned oodles of stuff, such as hieroglyphics, tomb raiders and Queen Cleopatra. The book is designed to teach research - the fun way! Do you want to know the riddle of the Sphinx? I do! And ewww! a whole page about making a mummy!
A fun teaching guide that will bring out your inner archeologist.
A fun teaching guide that will bring out your inner archeologist.
March 16, 2023
I bought this book on the suggestion of one of my Kindergarteners. It is NOT great for a read aloud but it is wonderful as entertainment. The magnifying glass that comes with the book is an added bonus that makes this series of books a must have for home libraries.
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March 12, 2020Note: I received a digital review copy of this book from the publisher through NetGalley.
April 25, 2021
so cool
June 28, 2025
I LOVELOVELOVELOVE look and find books haha. This one is amazing and so well done.
August 19, 2023
98%
One of the best search-and-find books I've ever encountered. It has delightful details and a great color scheme, all while being exceptionally educational. I appreciate that the answers for the base search are in the back, though I do wish it included the answers for the mummy on every spread and the bonus questions.
One of the best search-and-find books I've ever encountered. It has delightful details and a great color scheme, all while being exceptionally educational. I appreciate that the answers for the base search are in the back, though I do wish it included the answers for the mummy on every spread and the bonus questions.
December 4, 2018
My son and I would spend hours looking at books like this when he was younger, and I still have a soft spot for "finding" books. Long's book takes us all the way back to Ancient Egypt. Each 2-page section tells of the history and life in Ancient Egypt while providing very cute and funny images to find among the crowds. Some of my favorites are the farting hippo, flying underwear, stepping in poo, sand angel, alien stone slab, and a man being sick. Long's book provides hours of entertainment, educational opportunities, and all around fun for all ages.
Thank you NetGalley and Quarto for the opportunity to read an advance reader copy.
Thank you NetGalley and Quarto for the opportunity to read an advance reader copy.
December 4, 2018
Even if I'm not a children it was a lot of fun to read this book and find the objects.
I loved the well researched historical parts as much as I liked the game part.
I think this is a great book to help children to learn about Egypt history.
Highly recommended!
Many thanks to Quarto Publishing and Netgalley for this ARC
I loved the well researched historical parts as much as I liked the game part.
I think this is a great book to help children to learn about Egypt history.
Highly recommended!
Many thanks to Quarto Publishing and Netgalley for this ARC
December 8, 2018
For kids interested in Ancient Egypt this is a great book! Chalk full of information and a great timeline at the end of the book makes it easy to jump into new reading material at your library!! So much fun and we enjoyed looking for the hidden pictures too!!
December 16, 2018
This is Where's Wally (or Waldo for US readers) for Ancient Egypt.
As a huge fan of all things Egypt and as a lover of this publisher's other illustrated guides (The Atlas series is amazing), I was so pleased to be granted a copy of this book for review.
The facts presented in the book are interesting and it covers topics such as The Nile (with interesting facts about its length and why it was so important to ancient Egyptians), the Great Pyramid, the Sphinx, Cleopatra, Tutankhamen and the Gods.
This book would get 5 stars I'm sure in the print version because I can completely see what it's going for and the illustrations by Harry Bloom look fabulous. As for searching for the various objects/statues/people in the ebook, even when zooming in on the images, the quality of the image wasn't high res enough to clearly see what was being searched for - the image was a bit fuzzy here. Additionally, the ebook version I'm reading doesn't at present have page numbers, which makes navigation tricky when you're after a particular section. There were also some sentences cut off in this version, and the hieroglyphics section I was so excited to read didn't have any of the images it was supposed to have inside the circles.
I would buy this book in hard copy for anyone 5+ (in fact, I will be doing so for Christmas) and it would make a great gift with the magnifying glass that comes with it!
Many thanks to NetGalley, Quarto Publishing Group - Wide Eyes Editions and David Long for a copy of this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
As a huge fan of all things Egypt and as a lover of this publisher's other illustrated guides (The Atlas series is amazing), I was so pleased to be granted a copy of this book for review.
The facts presented in the book are interesting and it covers topics such as The Nile (with interesting facts about its length and why it was so important to ancient Egyptians), the Great Pyramid, the Sphinx, Cleopatra, Tutankhamen and the Gods.
This book would get 5 stars I'm sure in the print version because I can completely see what it's going for and the illustrations by Harry Bloom look fabulous. As for searching for the various objects/statues/people in the ebook, even when zooming in on the images, the quality of the image wasn't high res enough to clearly see what was being searched for - the image was a bit fuzzy here. Additionally, the ebook version I'm reading doesn't at present have page numbers, which makes navigation tricky when you're after a particular section. There were also some sentences cut off in this version, and the hieroglyphics section I was so excited to read didn't have any of the images it was supposed to have inside the circles.
I would buy this book in hard copy for anyone 5+ (in fact, I will be doing so for Christmas) and it would make a great gift with the magnifying glass that comes with it!
Many thanks to NetGalley, Quarto Publishing Group - Wide Eyes Editions and David Long for a copy of this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
January 4, 2019
This is a wonderful story for teachers, parents, and students alike. This book can be incorporated into homeschooling and class projects. I like that it is just plain fun and helps kids understand Egypt and it’s vast and complex history.
January 7, 2019
Egypt Magnified is a a masterful collaboration between author David Long and illustrator Harry Bloom. The subtitle is "See History Up Close on this Search-and-Find Adventure." The cover itself hints at the visual adventures awaiting the reader inside.
Each double page spread offers a birds eye view of a particular aspect of Egyptian life such as growing crops, building a house, a wedding, or building pyramids. Famous rulers are also included such as Akhenaten, Tutankhamun, Imhotep, Cleopatra. Famous landmarks such as the Great Pyramid and the Library at Alexandria are also featured.
Readers can read an introduction to the topic covered on each double page spread. This offers a great overview of the page. In addition, there are 10 items to find within the scene. Each of the ten items also includes a bit more information on that aspect of the overall illustration. The wonderful thing is that the information is provided in small, kid-size pieces so that a great deal of learning takes place in a very painless fashion!
The book includes a magnifying glass to help with locating the items on each page. This is definitely a volume you will want to own in a physical form (digital will not do it justice). I was very impressed with the breadth of information covered in such a palatable way--no dry, dusty history here!
At the end of the book, there is a thumbnail sketch of various scenes to test a child's memory. I liked the bit of humor in that children are reassured that they won't be mummified if they cannot recall the correct locations. I like that the book includes information about hieroglyphics so children can experiment writing messages like the Ancient Egyptians.
The book closes out with a timeline and a glossary. My only criticism of the book has to do with the timeline page. The dates and pertinent information are written in rows from left to right but they have inserted arrows that make it look like you go back and forth to read (which would not be in chronological order). I wish the arrows had just been left off the page as the dates are sufficient to show the order in which events occurred.
Disclaimer: I received a free digital copy of Egypt Magnified from NetGalley for the purpose of review. No other compensation was received.
Each double page spread offers a birds eye view of a particular aspect of Egyptian life such as growing crops, building a house, a wedding, or building pyramids. Famous rulers are also included such as Akhenaten, Tutankhamun, Imhotep, Cleopatra. Famous landmarks such as the Great Pyramid and the Library at Alexandria are also featured.
Readers can read an introduction to the topic covered on each double page spread. This offers a great overview of the page. In addition, there are 10 items to find within the scene. Each of the ten items also includes a bit more information on that aspect of the overall illustration. The wonderful thing is that the information is provided in small, kid-size pieces so that a great deal of learning takes place in a very painless fashion!
The book includes a magnifying glass to help with locating the items on each page. This is definitely a volume you will want to own in a physical form (digital will not do it justice). I was very impressed with the breadth of information covered in such a palatable way--no dry, dusty history here!
At the end of the book, there is a thumbnail sketch of various scenes to test a child's memory. I liked the bit of humor in that children are reassured that they won't be mummified if they cannot recall the correct locations. I like that the book includes information about hieroglyphics so children can experiment writing messages like the Ancient Egyptians.
The book closes out with a timeline and a glossary. My only criticism of the book has to do with the timeline page. The dates and pertinent information are written in rows from left to right but they have inserted arrows that make it look like you go back and forth to read (which would not be in chronological order). I wish the arrows had just been left off the page as the dates are sufficient to show the order in which events occurred.
Disclaimer: I received a free digital copy of Egypt Magnified from NetGalley for the purpose of review. No other compensation was received.
January 14, 2019
This is the Richard Scarey book for Ancient Egypt.
No, not really, but it is veyr much like the Busy Town books that Scarey used to put out, where there is so much going on, and every where you look you see something, but for Ancient Egype, and there is so much to see and learn out, it makes for a very fun book.
You learn about Tutankahamun's tomb, as well as the great pyramids. And, at the end of the book, it asks you to find all the little people that have populated the pages.
A good interactive, learning tool, to teach about Ancient Egypt, in a fun way.
Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.
No, not really, but it is veyr much like the Busy Town books that Scarey used to put out, where there is so much going on, and every where you look you see something, but for Ancient Egype, and there is so much to see and learn out, it makes for a very fun book.
You learn about Tutankahamun's tomb, as well as the great pyramids. And, at the end of the book, it asks you to find all the little people that have populated the pages.
A good interactive, learning tool, to teach about Ancient Egypt, in a fun way.
Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.
January 16, 2019
When I was a kid I loved going to our local museum and visiting the exhibit on Ancient Egypt. I saw a mummy and I also remember some painting on bricks. When I grew up I was able to visit the Temple of Dendur and a much bigger exhibit than my childhood one. I think that lots of kids and adults are like me and are fascinated by ancient Egypt. This book will be welcomed by them.
The set up of this book is clever. Each two page spread has a topic; examples include the Sphinx, Cleopatra, Tutankhamun's Tomb, Death and Mummies, etc. Each section is elaborately illustrated in a Where's Waldo way. The reader is given ten objects to find on each topic; information for each object is given as is additional information in the larger drawing. At the end of the book, there are the solutions, another chance to look for the objects, a timeline and more.
This book should really appeal to those who enjoy learning about ancient Egypt and would like to have some fun while doing so. Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this fun book.
The set up of this book is clever. Each two page spread has a topic; examples include the Sphinx, Cleopatra, Tutankhamun's Tomb, Death and Mummies, etc. Each section is elaborately illustrated in a Where's Waldo way. The reader is given ten objects to find on each topic; information for each object is given as is additional information in the larger drawing. At the end of the book, there are the solutions, another chance to look for the objects, a timeline and more.
This book should really appeal to those who enjoy learning about ancient Egypt and would like to have some fun while doing so. Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this fun book.
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