Ancient Egypt: Tales of Gods and Pharaohs

By Peter Härtling

With compelling comic-style illustrations, a colossus's worth of facts, and dramatic fold-out spreads, Marcia Williams brings Egyptian myths to life. The stories of the Egyptian pharaohs and their ancient gods are full of mystery and adventure. In this retelling of nine tales of ancient Egypt, Marcia Williams uses her signature comic-strip style to capture the rich mythology and early history of this great civilization. Beginning with powerful Ra rising from the waters of the Nile to create the gods of the earth, sky, and rain, Ancient Egypt takes readers through the curse of King Tut's tomb and the rise of Cleopatra-- with Rami, Ra's beloved cat, highlighting Egypt's many cultural and technological advances along the way. An instantly engaging, accessible introduction to an ancient civilization, this collection of stories is sure to fascinate and inspire young Egyptologists.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 076365308X
• ISBN13: 9780763653088
• Release Date: September 2011
• Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.8" x 10.7"
• Age Range: 6 to 9 years
• Grade Range: Grades 1 to 4