| Author | : Heather Alexander |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : |
| Release | : 2021 |
| Genre | : Egypt |
| ISBN | : 9780762471577 |
"A charmingly illustrated exploration of the wonders of Ancient Egypt -- from pyramids and mummies to pharaohs and gods--for curious kids ages 8 to 11 to enjoy"--
| Author | : Heather Alexander |
| Publisher | : Black Dog & Leventhal Pub |
| Total Pages | : 96 |
| Release | : 2011 |
| Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
| ISBN | : 157912867X |
Presents an introduction to Greek mythology, discussing the roles of gods and goddesses, as well as the adventures of heroes and mythical beings.
| Author | : Heather Alexander |
| Publisher | : Black Dog & Leventhal Pub |
| Total Pages | : 96 |
| Release | : 2010 |
| Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
| ISBN | : 1579128327 |
Offers a look at the geography of the whole world, with information on climate, geology, plants, animals, and cultures.
| Author | : Heather Alexander |
| Publisher | : Black Dog & Leventhal |
| Total Pages | : 100 |
| Release | : 2018-10-23 |
| Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
| ISBN | : 0316417939 |
Packed with action, intrigue, trickery, and love, A Child's Introduction to Norse Mythology acquaints kids with the original North Germanic and Scandinavian folklore behind characters like Thor and Loki, plus other gods, goddesses, giants, dwarves, and more. The newest book in the best-selling, award-winning A Child's Introduction series explores the popular and captivating world of Norse mythology. Organized into two parts, part one introduces characters like Odin, the leader of the Norse gods; Thor and his mighty hammer Mjollner; Frigg, weaver of the destinies of humans and gods; frost and fire giants; cunning dwarves like Brokk and Eitri; and many more. Part two tells the stories of the suspenseful myths themselves including The Creation of the Cosmos, The Aesir-Vanir War, Loki Bound, Thor's Hammer and many more. Full of charming and witty illustrations from Meredith Hamilton, a Norse name pronunciation guide, and a removable Norse Family Tree, A Child's Introduction to Norse Mythology is the perfect way for kids to learn the historic stories behind today's popular mythical characters.
| Author | : Kathryn A. Bard |
| Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
| Total Pages | : 516 |
| Release | : 2015-01-27 |
| Genre | : Social Science |
| ISBN | : 0470673362 |
This student-friendly introduction to the archaeology of ancient Egypt guides readers from the Paleolithic to the Greco-Roman periods, and has now been updated to include recent discoveries and new illustrations. • Superbly illustrated with photographs, maps, and site plans, with additional illustrations in this new edition • Organized into 11 chapters, covering: the history of Egyptology and Egyptian archaeology; prehistoric and pharaonic chronology and the ancient Egyptian language; geography, resources, and environment; and seven chapters organized chronologically and devoted to specific archaeological sites and evidence • Includes sections on salient topics such as the constructing the Great Pyramid at Giza and the process of mummification
| Author | : Michael E. Bakich |
| Publisher | : Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers, Incorporated |
| Total Pages | : 96 |
| Release | : 2022 |
| Genre | : Life support systems (Space environment) |
| ISBN | : 9780762478842 |
We are living in a golden age of astronomy and space exploration, with more discoveries about the universe every day. With so many possibilities now open to us, revered science writers Michael E. Bakich and David J. Eicher will take young readers on a journey to the throughout the universe in this latest edition of A Child's Introduction series. Perfect for budding explorers aged 8-12, Bakich amd Eicher explore the history of space exploration from the very first rocket in China, to the moon landing, to the latest missions to Mars (and beyond). They also include profiles of noteworthy scientists, engineers, and astronauts including Isaac Newton, Neil Armstrong, Mae Carol Jemison; fun sections on space food, UFOs, a timeline of space suits, and how to go to the bathroom in space; and STEM experiments like how to build your own rocket and how to tell time using the sun. Packed with dozens of NASA photos and charming original illustrations, and a pull-out poster, this fascinating book reveals the wonders of space exploration-past, present and future!
| Author | : Cobblestone Publishing |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2007-02-15 |
| Genre | : Children |
| ISBN | : 9780812679328 |
Offers a fascinating look at the daily life of children growing up many years ago in ancient Egypt and how it compares to life today.
| Author | : Ian Shaw |
| Publisher | : Oxford University Press, USA |
| Total Pages | : 217 |
| Release | : 2021-01-28 |
| Genre | : |
| ISBN | : 0198845464 |
The ancient Egyptians are an enduring source of fascination, from mummies and pyramids, to curses and rituals. In this second edition of his Very Short Introduction, Ian Shaw explores the history and culture of pharaonic Egypt, and examines the latest research on Ancient Egyptian ideas of death, kingship, religion, race, sex, and gender.
| Author | : Christopher Sloan |
| Publisher | : National Geographic Books |
| Total Pages | : 52 |
| Release | : 2010 |
| Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
| ISBN | : 1426306962 |
Investigate mysteries from the grave in this creepy-fun compendium of the world's most fascinating mummies. Learn what the experts have discovered about each mummy's life and death.
