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Introduces a dozen kings and queens of ancient Egypt and relates the often amazing exploits of other figures from the classical age of Greek and Roman mythology.

Follows the step-by-step process of building an Egyptian pyramid.

Text and illustrations cover ancient Egyptian society, art, culture, religion, warfare, and institutions.

Describes the ancient Egyptian practice of preserving the dead through the process of mummification and explains what scientists have learned from unwrapping and examining mummies.

A tour of ancient Egypt, examining how the people lived, worked, and relaxed, including their clothing, food and drink, shopping, games, religion, laws, medicine, and more.

Alternates discussion of Egyptian mythology with sections on aspects of Egyptian civilization--including burial ceremonies, life on the Nile, food, and the role of animals.

Describes various aspects of life in ancient Egypt and provides instructions for creating hieroglyphic messages, mummy cases, reed boats, board games, pharaoh's jewels, and more.

Relates the story of the discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb by Howard Carter and Lord Carnarvon and what it revealed about the funeral rites of the pharaoh.

Describes how the culture of Egypt is reflected in its festivals and explains the traditions, foods, and activities found at the country's most popular festivals.

Describes the tumultuous reign of Hatshepsut, daughter of Thothmes I, and life in ancient Egypt during her reign.

Uses mazes, puzzles, and games to provide a look at various aspects of life in an ancient Egyptian city.

Illustrations and simple text describe how the pyramids were built and the significance of the treasures found in the tombs in ancient Egypt's Valley of the Kings.

An exploration of ancient Egypt, providing information about where the country is located and what the land is like, and covering religion and rituals, art and architecture, everyday life, the decline of the civilization, and its legacy.

Takes readers on a journey back in time in order to experience life in ancient Egypt, describing clothing, accommodations, foods, local customs, transportation, a few notable personalities, and more.

A picture book biography of Hatshepsut, a queen in ancient Egypt who declared herself king and ruled as such for more than twenty years.