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Author
Series
Discworld volume 7
Language
English
Formats
Description
Magic and humor are combined in the whimsical story of the hard life of a teenage pharaoh who does not have a clue about what he is supposed to do as the new ruler of the desert kingdom of Djelibeybi.
Author
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Prepare to enter a world of deserts and floods, inhabited by shape-shifting gods, wicked demons, and mighty pharohs. This collection of 20 tales from Ancient Egypt will transport you back thousands of years to an enchanting, magical land."--
Author
Publisher
Thames & Hudson
Pub. Date
2012.
Language
English
Description
"How did someone become pharaoh? -- What did a pharaoh do each day? -- Did the pharaoh personally lead his army into battle? -- How influential was the Great Royal Wife? -- How was a pharaoh embalmed and buried? -- Who was the last pharaoh (and it wasn't Cleopatra)?"--jkt.
An illustrated look at what it was like to be the pharaoh of Egypt, revealed through the king's role as husband, lawmaker, judge, priest, builder, and warrior. By focusing on...
8) Pharaoh
Author
Series
Egyptian series (Wilbur A. Smith) volume 6
Publisher
Harperluxe
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
Royal advisor and former slave Taita is caught up in a whirlpool of ruthless intrigue that tests the limits of his intelligence, alchemy, and cunning as he endeavors to protect the empire, his Pharaoh, and those he loves.
Author
Series
Publisher
Franklin Watts
Pub. Date
2007.
Language
English
Description
- Humorous "Handy Hints" that relate directly to the text are provided on each spread. - High interest topic for children of all ages. - Includes Table of Contents, glossary, and index. - Draws in even the most reluctant reader with a lightheaded tone and hilarious illustrations. - The cultures and traditions of ancient civilizations spring to life in the pages of this series. - Perfect for struggling readers. Grades K-4 Social Studies Standards II....
10) Pyramids
Author
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Formats
Description
Travel to ancient Egypt to learn all about its amazing pyramids in this new National Geographic Kids Reader. The Level 1 text provides accessible, yet wide-ranging, information for beginning readers about these amazing wonders of the world and their importance today. --Publisher.
Author
Publisher
Orange Mosquito
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Over 3,000 yaers ago, nine-year old Tutankhamun ruled over the vast empire of Egypt. He died young and was forgotten about until 1922, thanks to the discovery of his tomb filled to the roof with over 5,000 invaluable treasures. Today he is the most famous pharaoh of all! Relive the adventure of this wonderful discovery in the company of the archaeologist Howard Carter."--
12) Desert god
Author
Series
Egyptian series (Wilbur A. Smith) volume 5
Publisher
HarperLuxe, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
Taita the fusspot slave, spiritual wiseman and advisor to the Pharaoh is caught in a maelstrom of passion and danger in his efforts to destroy the Hyksos army by forming a dubious alliance with Crete.
Author
Publisher
Peace Hill Press
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
"Egypt! From roaring battles to whispered court intrigue, desert wastelands to luxurious palaces, Jim Weiss leads you through a civilization fifty centuries old, spinning vivid stories of remarkable rulers (Hatshepsut, Akhenaten, Ramesses II and more), the Nile River that made it all possible, and the thrilling discovery of King Tutankhamun's treasure-laden tomb"--Container.
Series
Ancient aliens volume season 5, 2
Publisher
[Publisher not identified]
Pub. Date
[2014?]
Language
English
Description
'Emperors, Kings and Pharaohs' explores whether ancient leaders, usually attributed with divine powers, were actually connected to extraterrestrial forces. 'Alien Operations' examines advanced medical procedures practiced in the ancient world, as evidenced by wall carvings and skeletal remains. Did these skills come from an otherworldly source?
Author
Publisher
Crown
Pub. Date
2014
Language
English
Description
An engrossing biography of the longest-reigning female pharaoh in Ancient Egypt and the story of her audacious rise to power.
Hatshepsut—the daughter of a general who usurped Egypt's throne and a mother with ties to the previous dynasty—was born into a privileged position in the royal household, and she was expected to bear the sons who would legitimize the reign of her father’s family. Her failure to produce a male heir was ultimately the...
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Explores the lives of six remarkable female pharaohs, from Hatshepsut to Cleopatra--women who ruled with real power. What was so special about ancient Egypt that provided women this kind of access to the highest political office? What was it about these women that allowed them to transcend patriarchal obstacles? What did Egypt gain from its liberal reliance on female leadership, and could today's world learn from its example?"-- Provided by publisher....
19) Tutankhamun
Author
Publisher
Marshall Cavendish Children
Pub. Date
©2009
Language
English
Description
After thirty-two centuries of lying hidden in the Egyptian Valley of the Kings, King Tutankhamun's sacred, royal tomb was discovered by a British archaeologist, and Tut's story became known throughout the world. Demi sets King Tutankhamun's life in the context of the religious beliefs of his ancestors. Born to a pharaoh who had the revolutionary idea that all of Egypt must worship only one god, Tut ascended the throne and restored religious freedom...
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