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Books in our Print Collection

These are just three of the cool books on Egypt in our collection. You can search for "Ancient Egypt" in our catalog to see all of our Egypt books.

Pharaohs and Foot Soldiers by Kristin Butcher
What was daily work like for the ancient Egyptians? Reed cutters worked naked, sandal makers had no shoes and lots of stones needed to be moved to build those pyramids. Learn about these jobs as well as soldiers, scribes, embalmers and more.
Cause and Effect: Ancient Egypt by Don Nardo
How Did the Nile River Make Egyptian Civilization Possible? How Did Religious Beliefs Shape Egyptian Views of Life and Death? How Did Cleopatra Contribute to Ancient Egypt's Final Fall? And....what about the pyramids?!
Ancient Egypt Blast Back! by Nancy Ohli
Blast back to ancient Egypt and discover what it would have been like to live there! Things like mummies and pyramids may come to mind, but this book will make readers feel like they've traveled back in time. It covers everything from what ancient Egyptians did for fun to the gods and goddesses they worshipped, and more. Find out cool, little-known facts such as how ancient Egyptian doctors used pigs' teeth to cure upset stomachs and how pets were often buried with their owners so they could be together in the afterlife.

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The Totally Gross History of Ancient Egypt by Tracey Baptiste
An eye-opening read on some of ancient Egypt's gross history, such as the dirty details of what really happens to bodies as they're prepared for mummification, as well as some surprising medical, food and hygiene history!
Discover Ancient Egypt by Neil D. Bramwell
From Hatshepsut's tomb to the amazing pyramids at Giza, learn about the fascinating language of hieroglyphics and the rise and fall of the mighty pharaohs.
Ancient Egypt by L. J. Amstutz
Discover the accomplishments of the people of ancient Egypt, including their extraordinary cultural achievements and feats of construction. Learn about daily life, culture, art, technology, warfare, social organization, and more.

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Government in the Ancient World

Ancient Egypt by Dorling Kindersley
Call Number: CREDO
ISBN: 9780756637651
Publication Date: 2008
In Eyewitness: Ancient Egypt, travel back in time and discover one of history's most remarkable civilizations from the legends of the great Pharaohs to the triumphs of the ordinary people. Explore the inside of the Great Pyramid in Giza, or learn how Tutankhamun's tomb was found. Images and supported text throughout the book showcase the pottery, weapons and other objects Ancient Egyptians left behind, the architecture they created, the food they ate, their system of Hieroglyphic writing, and more, giving an eyewitness account of this incredible empire.