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Weird But True! Know-It-All Ancient Egypt

AUTHOR Flynn, Sarah; Flynn, Sarah Wassner
PUBLISHER National Geographic Kids (08/27/2019)
PRODUCT TYPE Hardcover (Library Binding)

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Powerful pharaohs, deadly curses, beautiful queens, legendary cities, tombs filled with gold ... you'll know it all by the time you finish this smart and wacky book

Did you know that ancient Egyptians formed the world's first police force? The 365-day calendar? We have ancient Egypt to thank for that, too And the next time your parents tell you to brush your teeth, you can tell them that ancient Egyptians invented the first toothbrush and toothpaste. In this cool book, you'll find out what life was like 3,000 years ago along the banks of the Nile River, explore the lives of famous pharaohs determined to leave their mark no matter the cost, and get the lowdown on famous battles for power. Discover weird facts about famous people, from Cleopatra to King Tut--and about famous places, from Alexandria to Thebes. It's a must-have for all budding Egyptologists, archaeologists, or kids who want to be in-the-know about this fascinating civilization

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ISBN-13: 9781426335464
ISBN-10: 1426335466
Binding: Hardback or Cased Book (Library Binding)
Content Language: English
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Page Count: 192
Carton Quantity: 24
Product Dimensions: 6.20 x 0.70 x 9.20 inches
Weight: 1.25 pound(s)
Feature Codes: Index, Price on Product, Maps, Ikids, Illustrated
Country of Origin: CN
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BISAC Categories
History | Ancient - Egypt
Grade Level: 3rd Grade - 7th Grade
Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 0
Point Value: 0
Guided Reading Level: Not Applicable
Dewey Decimal: 932
Library of Congress Control Number: 2018035825
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Powerful pharaohs, deadly curses, beautiful queens, legendary cities, tombs filled with gold ... you'll know it all by the time you finish this smart and wacky book

Did you know that ancient Egyptians formed the world's first police force? The 365-day calendar? We have ancient Egypt to thank for that, too And the next time your parents tell you to brush your teeth, you can tell them that ancient Egyptians invented the first toothbrush and toothpaste. In this cool book, you'll find out what life was like 3,000 years ago along the banks of the Nile River, explore the lives of famous pharaohs determined to leave their mark no matter the cost, and get the lowdown on famous battles for power. Discover weird facts about famous people, from Cleopatra to King Tut--and about famous places, from Alexandria to Thebes. It's a must-have for all budding Egyptologists, archaeologists, or kids who want to be in-the-know about this fascinating civilization

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