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School Library Journal
Reviewed on August 1, 2008
Gr 2-4 More a showcase for Strachan's art than a primer for students of ancient Egypt, this survey pairs brief explanatory comments with photos of 3-D clay and wood tableaux illuminated by dim, filtered light. After an opening that is addressed to adults, the present-tense text covers one topic per spread, from "The Nile River" through "Pyramids," "Mummification," and related spreads introducing...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2008
This book offers an introductory look at the people and customs of ancient Egypt. There's a heavy slant toward the upper class, with Pharaoh...Log In or Sign Up to Read More