Mummies in the morning

Jack and Annie don't need another mummy. But that's what they get when the Magic Tree House whisks them back to ancient Egypt. There they meet a long-dead queen who needs their help. Will Jack and Annie be able to solve the puzzle, or will they end up as mummies themselves?

Death of a princess

When the Pharaoh’s beautiful eleven-year-old daughter, Isis, dies under suspicious circumstances, rumours fly around the harem ofMer-Wer. Meryet, the harem’s beautician, learns that the princess was poisoned, and must race against time to find the culpritbefore she becomes the prime suspect! Her investigation pits her against jealous queens and concubines, and plunges the reader into a world …

Ancient Egypt

New Look! Relaunched with new jackets and 8 pages of new text! A detailed look at life in Egypt - from the pharaoh and his courtiers, through the mystical rites of the priests, to the world of the workers in the fields. Featuring stunning items from the tomb of Tutankhamun and jewelry from the royal palaces, Eyewitness Ancient Egypt shows how Egyptian palaces, Eyewitness Ancient Egypt shows how…

The Egyptian Cinderella

"A stunning combination of fluent prose and exquisitely wrought illustrations" (School Library Journal). "An inventive twist on the classic tale" (Publishers Weekly). This Egyptian spin on the classic Cinderella tale was initially recorded in the first century by a Roman historian and is retold here by folklorist Shirley Climo. Poor Rhodopis! She has nothing—no mother or father, and no …

Making faces

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1564028461

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32 pages : illustration ; 25 cm

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Science in Ancient Egypt

Discusses the achievements of the ancient Egyptians in science, mathematics, astronomy, medicine, agriculture, and technology.

Mummies of the pharaohs : exploring the Valley of the Kings

Starting with the discovery of King Tut's tomb and its glorious treasures, the authors explore the entire Valley of the Kings resting place for 27 pharaohs and tell little-known stories about the remarkable tombs and their occupants.

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Ancient Egypt

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Secrets of the Nile : cruise up the river Nile and discover ancient Egypt in …

This sensational fold-out frieze is more than six-feet long and can be removed and displayed. Jump aboard and get ready for an unforgettable journey along the River Nile. From the golden beaches of the Mediterranean, travel upstream to explore the cultural, historical and natural wonders of ancient and modern Egypt. Find out about Egyptian pharaohs and explore their treasures, tombs and m…