Egyptian Gods and Goddesses (Penguin Young Readers, Level 4) - Softcover

Barker, Henry

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0448420295 ISBN 13: 9780448420295

Publisher: Penguin Young Readers, 1999

Synopsis

For the budding historian, this Level 4 reader gives a comprehensive introduction to Egyptian gods and goddesses, including Horus, Re, and Anubis. As an added bonus, there is tons of neat information about pyramids, mummies, and the afterlife!

About this title

About the Author:

Williams was born and raised in London, England, and now lives with her family in South Wales where she enjoys reading, playing piano, and gardening.

From School Library Journal:

Grade 1-3-This beginning reader opens with a brief lineup of gods and goddesses including Horus, Re, Thoth, Montu, Osiris, Isis, and Anubis and then goes into an account of the Egyptians' fascination with death and the afterlife. Readers find out why pyramids and mummies were so important, and how bodies were prepared for their trip to the Underworld. The book closes with a quick look at modern Egyptians and their beliefs. The watercolor illustrations have decorative borders, hieroglyphs, and line drawings of people and gods. Much of the book is devoted to the exploration of death customs and belief systems; the gods and goddesses play a minor part, rendering the title slightly misleading. Also, some of the vocabulary may be difficult for new readers. Still, the information is good and easy enough to satisfy budding interests.
Angela J. Reynolds, Washington County Cooperative Library Services, Aloha, OR
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About this edition

• Publisher: Penguin Young Readers
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 0448420295
• ISBN 13: 9780448420295
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 48
• Illustrator: Crosby Jeff