Voyages: Ancient Egypt: Ancient Egypt

By Kent Weeks, Simon Adams, Kent R. Weeks, et al.

Journey along the world's longest river, from the Nile delta to Nubia, with theEgyptologist Kent Weeks. Open the panoramic gatefold to discover the magnificence of a pharaoh's tomb in the Valley of the Kings, and then turn the transparent pages to reveal the effects of 3,000 years on a human mummy. Along the way readers will peer inside incredible pyramids and take a journey into the Next World as they learn the secrets of the dead. At the end, intrepid explorers witness how today's scientists are using CAT scans and other cutting-edge technology to uncover the answers to some of ancient Egypt's most intriguing mysteries.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0753460270
• ISBN13: 9780753460276
• Release Date: October 2006
• Publisher: Kingfisher
• Length: 54 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 9.5" x 10.2"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7

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Egyptologist Dr. Kent Weeks takes us down the Nile! Go back in time with him as he teaches us about what he thinks about Ancient Egypt. The book is divided into 3 sections: The Nile Delta, The Nile Valley, and Upper Egypt and Beyond. The book layout was easy to navigate. The full color photos made the information interesting to learn about. This book is really informative and easy to understand.