Treasury of Egyptian Mythology
Classic Stories of Gods, Goddesses, Monsters & Mortals
Disney - RHCB · Print & ebook · October 22, 2013
The new National Geographic Treasury of Egyptian Mythology is a stunning tableau of Egyptian myths, including those of pharaohs, queens, the boisterous Sun God Ra, and legendary creatures like the Sphinx.
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- Who it’s for
- Lyrical Egyptian myths come with context that gives ancient stories room to resonate.
- Themes
- Ancient Egyptian mythology, Gods and goddesses, Legendary creatures
- Genres
- Myths & Folklore, Ancient History for Kids, African History for Kids
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The new National Geographic Treasury of Egyptian Mythology is a stunning tableau of Egyptian myths, including those of pharaohs, queens, the boisterous Sun God Ra, and legendary creatures like the Sphinx. The lyrical storytelling of award-winning author Donna Jo Napoli dramatizes the timeless tales of ancient Egypt in the year when Angelina Jolie will make Cleopatra a multimedia star.
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And just like the popular National Geographic Treasury of Greek Mythology, the stories in this book will be beautifully illustrated to bring ancient characters vividly to life. The stories are embellished with sidebars that provide historical, cultural, and geographic context and a mapping feature that adds to the fun and fascination. Resource notes and ample back matter direct readers to discover more about ancient Egypt. With its attractive design and beautiful narrative, this accessible treasury stands out from all other mythology titles in the marketplace.
Myth Meets History
Lyrical Egyptian myths come with context that gives ancient stories room to resonate.
Come here for
- Gods, pharaohs, queens, and legendary creatures
- Myths paired with historical, cultural, and geographic context
Expect
- Lyrical storytelling and vivid illustrations
- Sidebars, maps, and notes for further discovery
Where it sits
| Myths & Folklore | 87% |
|---|---|
| Ancient History for Kids | 61% |
| African History for Kids | 47% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Ancient History for Kids
- Middle East History for Kids
- Myths & Folklore
- Authors
- Donna Jo Napoli
- Publisher
- Disney - RHCB
- Published
- October 22, 2013
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- Ancient Egyptian mythology · Gods and goddesses · Legendary creatures
- Reading lane
- Ancient History for Kids