"Written in the tradition of historians like Stacy Schiff and Amanda Foreman who find modern lessons in ancient history, this provocative narrative explores the lives of five remarkable pharaohs who ruled Egypt with absolute power, shining a new light on the country's 3,000-year empire and its meaning today. In a new era when democracies around the world are threatened or crumbling, best-selling author Kara Cooney turns to five ancient Egyptian pharaohs...

A history of this ancient land shaped by the river and the desert, including information about its society, religion, art and architecture, everyday life, and legacy.

Presents an introduction to life in ancient Egypt, discussing occupations, religion, family life, eating customs, government, clothing and makeup, medicine and funerary customs.

Discover the civilization of ancient Egypt.

"Includes social studies projects taken from the ancient Egyptians"--Provided by publisher.

Individual craftsmen, artists, and laborers describe the work that they do in Egypt during the time of the Old Kingdom, and the historical note places them in context.

A temple cat in ancient Egypt grows tired of being worshipped and cared for in a reverent fashion and travels to the seaside, where she finds genuine affection with a fisherman and his children.

What was everyday life like in ancient Egypt? How was life different for rulers, gods, and goddesses? In this book, early readers will find out the fascinating answers to these enduring questions. In one section on daily life, kids can glimpse into a farmer's house to see how an ancient Egyptian family lived. On the next spread, kids can examine photographs of extraordinary artifacts that have survived over 5,000 years and have been unearthed by archaeologists....

"Travel back 5,000 years to when pharaohs ruled a kingdom on the Nile. From hieroglyphs and pyramids to jeweled treasures and mummies, find out how archaeologists cracked a code and unlocked the history of civilization."-- Provided by publisher.

In this episode of Empire Builders, travel through time to appreciate 3000 years of ancient Egyptian history through the amazing stories of ten of its most famous and spectacular buildings. It's a journey of discovery that will take viewers to ancient Egypt's greatest pyramids and obelisks, and its most magnificent temples and tombs. Using CGI, contributions from experts in their fields and re-enactments, walk the ruins, discover the story behind,...