Ancient Egypt (History of the World) - Hardcover

Don Nardo

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0737707747 ISBN 13: 9780737707748

Publisher: KidHaven Press, 2001

Synopsis

How did ancient Egyptian civilization arise? How did the Egyptians erect the pyramids without the aid of modern tools and machines? Why did Egyptian civilization eventually decline? And how did modern researchers rediscover its lost wonders? These intriguing questions are answered in this concise volume aimed at young readers.

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Review:

"Good illustraive material accompanies a clearly written text."
-- School Library Journal (May 2002) (School Library Journal 20020501)

"These two titles from the History of the World series offer basic introductory information suitable for middle-school report writers. Both titles make use of relatively large print, short chapters with section headings, and frequent, crisp, mostly color illustrations. These make acceptable choices for larger collections or where demand for these topics is high."
-- Booklist (April 2002) (Booklist 20020401)

"These two titles from the History of the World series offer basic introductory information suitable for middle school report writers... Consider these acceptable choices for larger collections or where demand for these topics is high."
-- Booklist (April 2002) (Booklist 20020401)

"Each title in the series is a simple overview written at an easy reading level for elementary students. The books are user-friendly with large type, a table of contents, glossary, b&w and color photos and diagrams, an index, and a list of titles for further reading. As a librarian, I would have a student who has an assignment on the U.S. Constitution read this title before tackling more difficult books on the topic. Additional selection."
-- Library Talk (May 2002) (Library Talk 20020501)

From Booklist:

Reviewed with Don Nardo's The U.S. Constitution.

Gr. 5-8. These two titles from the History of the World series offer basic introductory information suitable for middle-school report writers. Egypt discusses the relationship between pharaohs and gods, customs for burial and worship, the history of the Egyptian empire, and modern discoveries of artifacts from this ancient culture. Constitution covers the development and ratification of this important document and the Bill of Rights, including insight into its relevance today. Both titles make use of relatively large print, short chapters with section headings, and frequent, crisp, mostly color illustrations. Each book is appended with notes, bibliography, glossary, and picture credits. Constitution, in particular, is very up-to-date, with a discussion of the Electoral College and the 2000 election. Unfortunately, many of the source notes come from secondary sources, and the bibliographies lean heavily toward the author's own works. Consider these acceptable choices for larger collections or where demand for these topics is high. Kay Weisman
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About this edition

• Publisher: KidHaven Press
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0737707747
• ISBN 13: 9780737707748
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 48