| The Crafts and Culture of the Ancient Egyptians Contributor(s): Jovinelly, Joann (Author) |
|
 |
ISBN: 1435836324 ISBN-13: 9781435836327 Publisher: Rosen Publishing Group OUR PRICE: $32.87 Product Type: Paperback Published: January 2003 Annotation: Students can navigate up and down the Nile River, becoming entranced by the mysteries of ancient Egypt. They can read about the beliefs and religious practices of early Egyptians, their inventions and architecture, as well as the daily life of both slaves and nobles. They can design a pharaoh's headdress and necklace, recreate an ancient marble game, mummify a replica of a stuffed cat, and learn the art of writing hieroglyphs. Each artfully rendered craft represents a historical window into the vanished world of the ancient Egyptians. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Ancient - Egypt - Crafts & Hobbies |
| Dewey: 932.01 |
| Physical Information: 0.14" H x 8.5" W x 11" (0.32 lbs) 52 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - Ancient (To 499 A.D.) - Cultural Region - North Africa |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 57274 Reading Level: 8.0 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 2.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: These Wonderful Hands-On Craft Projects Make This Series an Exciting Addition to Curriculum-Based Study of the Ancient World Watch history leap off the page and into your students' imagination with Crafts of the Ancient World, a series that features exciting hands-on craft activities related to six fascinating cultures. These projects appear alongside comprehensive discussions of each ancient civilization's history and important cultural achievements. With the help of easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions and illustrations, readers will learn how to create replicas of intriguing objects--all from ordinary household materials. |