The magnificent book of treasures : Ancient Egypt
Steele, Philip, 1948-2021
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"This . . . book will lead you on a . . . journey back in time to the land of the ancient Egyptians. Meet mighty pharaohs and powerful queens. Awaken mythical gods and magical goddesses. Watch everyday life along the River Nile. Every spread reveals a . . . treasure and its unique story. Unwrap a pharaoh's mummy, decipher hieroglyphics, discover why an amulet is lucky, and what gruesomeness hides inside a canopic jar"--Amazon.com.
Main title:
The magnificent book of treasures : Ancient Egypt / illustrated by Eugenia Nobati ; written by Philip Steele.
Author:
Steele, Philip, 1948-Nobati, Eugenia, illustrator
Imprint:
San Francisco, CA : Weldon Owen Children's Books, 2021.copyright 2021.
Collation:
80 pages : illustrations (some colour), colour map ; 32 cm.
Audience:
Interest grade level: Upper primary.
Contents:
A princess's coffins -- Boat of the dead -- Hunting in the marshes -- A living goddess -- The blue hippo -- The magic sons of Horus -- The pharaoh's golden mask -- Mummy of a cat -- Egyptian bakery -- Throne of gold -- The bringer of food -- Music for a god -- The little green god -- Animal board game -- The golden buckle -- The palace garden -- Servants of the dead -- Queen with a crown of feathers -- Garden of delights -- Soul house -- Seated scribe -- The eye of Horus -- The little plowman -- In memory of a queen -- A game of chance -- The cat goddess -- Golden sandals -- Feast for a princess -- The ram god -- A goddess's rattle -- Royal bracelet -- Book of the dead -- The spirit of the king -- The blue hedgehog -- Farming by the Nile -- The pharaoh's daggers.
ISBN:
9781681885582
Dewey class:
932.01
Language:
English
Added title:
BRN:
407511
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penrith | Nonfiction | 932.01 MAG | Available |
| Penrith | Nonfiction | 932.01 MAG | Onloan - Due: 22 Mar 2025 |