A Child's Introduction to Egyptology: The Mummies, Pyramids, Pharaohs, Gods, and Goddesses of Ancient Egypt

by Heather Alexander, Sara Mulvanny (Illustrator)

Get ready to go back in time and discover one of history's most fascinating civilizations—Ancient Egypt! This illustrated introduction to Egyptology is packed with stories of pyramids, mummies, pharaohs, gods, and more.
 
In A Child's Introduction to Egyptology, kids will travel back in time and discover one of history's most fascinating civilizations: Ancient Egypt. Author Heather Alexander leads young readers from the very beginning of the kingdom 4,500 years ago through the reign of Cleopatra in 31 BC. Included throughout are beautifully illustrated profiles of gods and goddesses like Ra, the god of the sun, and Isis, the goddesses of magic, as well as information about scribes, priests, and other notable Egyptians. Kids will learn about the great pharaohs like Ramses II and Nefertiti, how the magnificent Great Pyramid in Giza was built, an in-depth explanation of how Tutankhamun's tomb was found, and even how mummies were made.

This fact-filled book with original illustrations, a removable hieroglyphics poster, and activities like How to Mummify an Apple and Create Your Own Papyrus is perfect for every young, budding Egyptologist.

Genres: History, Nonfiction, Egypt, Childrens

96 pages, Hardcover

Published March 16, 2021

Reviews

[Elizabeth]

Not just for children. It's a nice overview of ancient Egypt. The craft options also seem pretty cute.

[Jennifer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome Egyptology supplement for 1st Grade history. The illustrations were nice, especially for explaining mummification without graphic photographs (the DK Ancient Egypt book has great photos though). I even learned some new things myself.

[Claude · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed reading this, so glad I came across it at my library. Hopefully other books in Heather Alexander's 'A Child's Intoduction' series will be added soon!!

ps. i started the papyrus craft this afternoon, currently waiting for it to dry - super curious to see how it turns out~

[Valeria · Rating 5 out of 5]

I came across this book in a souvenir shop when I was at an Egypt exhibit. This book is a good one for any children or adults who are interested in ancient Egypt civilization. With all the lovely illustrations, you may finish this book within an hour if you are a fast reader.

[Yasmin · Rating 4 out of 5]

In all most all respects a marvellous book for children and adults. Although I do wish sources had been given at the back of the book, especially for the part that mentioned rich people eating mummies. I find that claim to be rather doubtful.

[Sarah Erlewine · Rating 5 out of 5]

Not just for children, very interesting and informative for all ages. Very much enjoyed.

[Jbondandrews · Rating 3 out of 5]

Would have given this book more stars but the same old story is perpetuated with the pharaohs. Other thean that the book is vey interesting.

[Cecile]

Copy papyrus recipe on p. 13l otherwise, very little new or worthwhile. Read fewer than seven pages.

[Greygirl · Rating 5 out of 5]

~5 Stars~ Read with my dad