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Drawing of pyramid Pathfinders: Egypt

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  • Subject Search
    > Egypt antiquities, juvenile
    > Pyramids
    > Mummies
    > Hierglyphics
  • Word Search
    > Giza
    > Pharaoh
    > Tutankhamen
  • Call Numbers
    > 393.3
    > 722.2
    > 930
    > 932.01
Book Recommendations

In Search of Tutankhamun: The Discovery of a King's Tomb by Giovanni Caselli In Search of Tutankhamun: The Discovery of a King's Tomb by Giovanni Caselli.

Ms. Frizzle's Adventures: Ancient Egypt by Joanna Cole and Bruce Degen Ms. Frizzle’s Adventures: Ancient Egypt by Joanna Cole and Bruce Degen.

Mummies by John MalamMummies by John Malam.

 

 

Pyramid by David MacaulayPyramid by David Macaulay.

Tutankhamun by Robert GreenTutankhamun by Robert Green.

The World of the Pharaoh by Anne MillardThe World of the Pharaoh by Anne Millard.

 

 

Into the Mummy's Tomb by Nicholas Reeves

Media:
Ancient Egypt

Library Databases

EBSCOhost Databases (via web from EBSCO)
You can find magazine articles on ancient Egypt

World Book Online
Search for the topic: Ancient Egypt

Web Site Resources

Architecture Through the Ages
Click on Egypt and learn how people built their homes, temples, and cities in ancient times. You may also learn a little about their religion, how they lived every day, and more.

The British Museum
An elegant site by the British Museum staff, which covers ancient Egyptian life, religion, Pharaohs, pyramids, the Rosetta Stone, and more. Includes a timeline.

Pyramids – The Inside Story
This site, created by the people who brought you the public television documentary, teaches about ancient Egyptian history and archeology, several pyramids and the Sphinx, and even allows you to take virtual tours.

Mark Millmore's Ancient Egypt
For a bit of fun you can send a friend their name as an eCard using the hieroglyphic translator. There are also images of hieroglyphs you can use in your own projects.

 
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