Ancient Egypt

Treasure Chests

by James Putnam, George Hart

Help your child unlock the mystery of the ancient Egyptian culture. This treasure trove includes a museum-quality replica stone necklace, papyrus, hieroglyphic stamps, an Egyptian board game, and other artifacts that will teach young explorers about the rituals and customs of this intriguing and influential society. In addition, Ancient Egypt could also introduce your child to an exciting career. As the Los Angeles Times suggests, this kit is just the thing when your child wishes to investigate archaeology..

Genres: History, Childrens

32 pages, Paperback

First published October 2, 1994

About the author

James Putnam (born 1955) has been a Visiting Scholar in Museum Studies at New York University and Curator of the Contemporary Arts and Cultures Program at the British Museum.

Reviews

[Saleris · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ok, let's be honest. It was cheap and it looked fun. It's a nice package of a history game and making a faux-historical necklace and a personal simple hieroglyphic stamp (choice of letters) with children. After I opened it, I liked it a lot and I kept it for me.

[Winifred · Rating 4 out of 5]

very good book for childre to read there is also a game with this book. children can also use hieroglph stamp to make secret message. long enough to hold a childs interest.

[Lisa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great hands-on activities for younger kids. This will inspire their interest in Ancient Egypt.