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History Smashers: Ancient Egypt by Kate Messner

History Smashers: Ancient Egypt

Kate Messner

Random House Children's Books · Paperback · October 7, 2025

Myths!

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Who it’s for
A lively look at ancient Egypt separates familiar legends from what historians know.
Themes
Ancient Egyptian civilization, Historical myth-busting, Pyramid building
Genres
Ancient History for Kids, African History for Kids, Archaeology for Kids

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About this book

Myths! Lies! Secret mummy curses? Grab your head lamp, the award-winning History Smashers are headed to Ancient Egypt to dig up the truth about this incredible early civilization—and the many myths that will be buried once and for all. A SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR In 1922, explorers opened King Tut's tomb and a nasty hex was placed on everyone present. RIGHT? Not so much. Okay, but aliens did soar in on a space craft and build the Pyramids, right? WRONG!

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The discovery of King Tutankhamun's tomb taught historians a lot about ancient Egyptian culture. But no one incurred the wrath of a mummy. And this early civilization had the money, power, and smarts to build the Pyramids--along with a host of other impressive structures! Join the History Smashers Ready to bust new myths? Check out more titles in the History Smashers series: - History Smashers: The Mayflower - History Smashers: The Titanic - History Smashers: Pearl Harbor - History Smashers: Plagues and Pandemics

Myths Meet History

A lively look at ancient Egypt separates familiar legends from what historians know.

Come here for

  • Mummy curses and pyramid myths, reconsidered
  • Ancient history with a playful streak

Expect

  • A focus on King Tut’s tomb and pyramid-building
  • Myths challenged with historical context

Where it sits

Ancient History for Kids79%
Archaeology for Kids51%
African History for Kids31%

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Publisher categories

  • History
  • African History for Kids
  • Africa for Kids
Authors
Kate Messner
Publisher
Random House Children's Books
Published
October 7, 2025
Format
Paperback
Theme
Ancient Egyptian civilization · Historical myth-busting · Pyramid building
Reading lane
History