Description
From reed boats, papyrus, and amulets, to pyramids, pharaohs, and mummies, Great Ancient Egypt Projects You Can Build Yourself explores the fascinating lives of ancient Egyptians through more than
25 hands-on building projects and activities. Great Ancient Egypt Projects You Can Build Yourself gives readers today a chance to experience how the ancient Egyptians lived, cooked, worked, worshipped, entertained themselves, and interacted with their neighbors through building projects that use common household supplies.
Detailed step-by-step instructions, diagrams, and templates for creating each project are combined with historical facts and anecdotes, biographies, and trivia for the real-life models of each project. Together they give kids a first-hand look at daily life in ancient Egypt.
From the Publisher
Nomad Press books bring learning to life in a unique way, promoting independent and interactive learning.
How did people build things before computers? They figured many different techniques!
• Discover the different tools used by the ancient Greeks. • Learn how ancient Romans built structures that still stand today. • Dive into stories of ancient Egyptians constructing pyramids and other buildings. • Find out how the Inca used different types of stone for their temples.
Technology and innovation from long ago!
Learn how different cultures from the past used science and engineering.
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GEEKDAD Wired Magazine
“I’ve had this book for several weeks and we’re not even 25% into completing the crafts . . . I haven’t seen my nine-year-old excited about a book like this for a while.”
Publisher : Nomad Press (November 1, 2006)
Language : English
Paperback : 128 pages
ISBN-10 : 0977129454
ISBN-13 : 978-0977129454
Reading age : 9 – 12 years
Lexile measure : 990L
Grade level : 3 – 7
Item Weight : 11.5 ounces
Dimensions : 8 x 0.32 x 10 inches