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History News: The Egyptian News
Contributor(s): Steedman, Scott (Author), Various (Illustrator)

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ISBN: 0763641987     ISBN-13: 9780763641986
Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
OUR PRICE: $6.79  

Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: March 2009
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Annotation: "These entertaining, deftly organized books will make terrific light-hearted additions to cirriculum units on ancient civilizations." -- Publishers Weekly
Stop the presses! What if ancient civilizations had daily newspapers? And they were amusing and compellingly informative? They might just look like this innovative series of historical nonfiction, presented in a unique, kid-friendly format.

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Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Nonfiction | History - Ancient
- Juvenile Nonfiction | History - Africa
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Science - General
Dewey: 932
Age Level: 9-12
Grade Level: 4-7
Series: History News
Physical Information: 0.18" H x 8.46" W x 10.96" L (0.35 lbs) 32 pages
Themes:
- Chronological Period - Ancient (To 499 A.D.)
- Cultural Region - North Africa
- Catalog Heading - Social Studies
- Curriculum Strand - Social Studies
Features: Ikids, Illustrated, Index, Maps, Price on Product, Price on Product - Canadian
Accelerated Reader Info
Quiz #: 40876
Reading Level: 6.7   Interest Level: Middle Grades   Point Value: 1.0
 
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Publisher Description:
These entertaining, deftly organized books will make terrific light-hearted additions to curriculum units on ancient civilizations. -- Publishers Weekly

Stop the presses What if ancient civilizations had daily newspapers? And they were amusing and compellingly informative? They might just look like this innovative series of historical nonfiction, presented in a unique, kid-friendly format.

Greetings, honored guest. Ancient Egypt is a land of fascinating stories, age-old mysteries, ingenious inventions, proud queens, and boy-kings. Hear of our lives in The Egyptian News. Find out who built the first pyramid -- and why. Learn the secret art of embalming mummies. Discover the dangerous sport of hippo hunting and much, much more -- all in The Egyptian News

Back matter includes a time line, an index, and a list of famous pharaohs.

 
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