Ancient Egypt for Kids: A Captivating Guide to Egyptian History, from the Early Dynastic Period through the Early, Middle, and Late Kingdom to the Death of Cleopatra (History for Children)

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In this book, you will travel back to Ancient Egypt, when kings were considered gods, pharaohs built towering pyramids, great battles were fought, and the world as we know it today was formed. Exciting images and maps help you to imagine yourself there and become an expert in no time! Journey through time and make history come alive with fun, interesting, and up-to-date facts on all the major events during one of the most fascinating periods of time!You’ve probably heard a lot of the names, right? Cleopatra, Alexander the Great, and the Nile River . . . but do you know the secrets and amazing facts about them? You will; in this book, you'll learn about:The longest river in the world – and it runs backward!Kings or Pharaohs – which came first?Menes and the Narmer Palette – what’s the big deal?Gods and Kings – or both?Sunsets, underworlds, and tombsThe first pyramid ever built in Ancient EgyptSneferu’s mistakeThe Great Pyramid of Giza – the tallest structure on earth until . . .Pharaohs of the Middle KingdomKing Senusret III – The “Warrior King”Amenemhat’s labyrinth – with over 3,000 rooms!The Hyksos – a painting ends a theoryRamesses II – Why so popular?Here come the Assyrians and Persians – uh oh…Alexander the GreatCleopatra – why she married her 12-year-old brotherAnd so much more!Dive into this rich and amazing culture as we explore exactly why we owe so much to it - why there was never a dull moment in its history. The story of Ancient Egypt will amaze you, so grab your copy of this book and prepare to be astonished!