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Ancient Egyptians and Their Neighbors: An Activity Guide
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by Marian Broida
Sales Rank: 133293
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List Price: $16.95
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Features
Reading level: Ages 9-12
Cover Type: Paperback with 208 pages
Published by: Chicago Review PressEdition: 1st Edition November 1, 1999
Written in: English
ISBN 10 Number: 1556523602
ISBN 13 Number: 978-1556523601
Book Dimensions:
10.9 x 8.4 x 0.4 inches
Weighs: 1.4 pounds
From School Library Journal
Grade 4-8-The well-written text, adequate illustrations and reproductions, and manageable projects are reason enough to purchase this title. However, the truly unusual aspect of the book is that it includes the Mesopotamians, Nubians, and Hittites-generally not covered in books on Egypt. Broida provides a broad overview of the ancient Near East that allows readers to compare the different societies. Each chapter focuses on a different civilization and gives brief information on and activities related to its history, geography, architecture, clothing, writing, work, food, and religious beliefs. There are instructions for making models, costumes, and jewelry as well as recipes and writing and math activities. An outstanding time line that compares all four groups provides a visual understanding of the relationships and differences among the cultures. Finally, the far-reaching bibliography is excellent. It is rare to find this much information packed into a single volume.
Betsy Barnett, Eads School District, CO
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.
From Booklist
The ancient cultures and civilizations of the Egyptians, Nubians, Hittites, and Mesopotamians are vividly brought to life in this great resource book. The fascinating history of these peoples is presented in a lively text, interspersed with instructions for approximately forty projects about the clothing, architecture, writing, food, and other cultural aspects of the times. Easily obtained materials such as pillowcases, clay, styrofoam, and paper-towel tubes are used, and instructions are presented for making such things as Hittite shoes, a Nubian tomb, Egyptian sailboats, a Mesopotamian queen's headdress, and an Assyrian feast. Other activities include doing math, Sumerian style; reading Egyptian hieroglphs; and playing games that illustrate travel of the times. The book will add excitement to ancient history units. Helen Rosenberg
Reader Reviews
This book introduces four cultures : the Egyptians, the Mesopotamians, the Nubians and the Hittites. The author accurately presents aspects of these civilizations such as history, geography, architecture, clothing, food, religion, writing and labor. Children will enjoy themselves and become part of these ancient worlds by easily following the instructions of the activities. These include constructing a boat, cooking ancient food, creating clothes, and writing on clay. All in all, it is a fun and informative book for children ages 9 to 12.
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