Egypt
School year: Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Year 7, Year 8
No. of pages 64
Published: 2007
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"Egypt" by Joyce Tyldesley explores the rich and complex history of ancient Egypt through the lens of its influential women. The book delves into the lives of notable figures such as Cleopatra, Hatshepsut, and Nefertiti, highlighting their roles in a male-dominated society. Tyldesley presents a vivid portrait of the cultural, political, and social landscapes of ancient Egypt, showcasing how these women shaped history and contributed to the legacy of one of the world's oldest civilizations. With a blend of scholarship and accessible storytelling, the book brings to life the vibrant tapestry of Egyptian history and the remarkable women who played crucial roles within it. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is part of a book series called Insiders .
This book is aimed at children at US 3rd grade-7th grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 8-12 years.
There are 64 pages in this book. This book was published in 2007 by Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers .
Joyce Tyldesley is an Egyptologist, writer and broadcaster. She is a Senior Lecturer in Egyptology at Manchester University where she is tutor and course organiser of the three-year distance learning Certificate in Egyptology programme. In addition to her academic research, she has published three books for children, including the highly popular Stories from Ancient Egypt (Oxbow edition 2012). Her most recent book, Tutankhamen's Curse: The Developing History of an Egyptian King (USA title Tutankhamen: The Search for an Egyptian King won the Felicia A Holton Book Award from the Archaeological Institute of America. Julian Heath is an author and freelance archaeological illustrator based in Liverpool. He has a BA and an MA in Archaeology from Liverpool University, where he has lectured on archaeological illustration and the prehistoric world. His publications include Warfare in Prehistoric Britain (2009), Life in Copper Age Britain (2011), and Before Farming (2013). He illustrated Stories from Ancient Egypt and the updated version of the British Museum's Dictionary of Ancient Egypt.
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