We're Sailing Down the Nile
Illustrated Edition
Barefoot Books · Print & ebook · March 1, 2008
Climb aboard the river boat!
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- Who it’s for
- A rhyming river journey pairs Egypt’s landmarks with facts about ancient history and culture.
- Themes
- Journey along the Nile, Ancient Egypt and its gods, Egyptian landmarks and culture
- Genres
- Ancient History for Kids, Africa for Kids, Travel
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Climb aboard the river boat! We’re sailing down the Nile. All aboard for a journey down the Nile! From bustling Cairo to Tutankhamen’s tomb and the mysterious Sphinx, kids will explore the sights, sounds, and stories of Egypt.
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Perfect for curious young travelers, this book includes fun rhymes and eleven pages of facts about ancient Egypt, gods and goddesses, a map, and more. - Explores iconic landmarks and cultural treasures along the Nile - Combines rhyming storytelling with engaging nonfiction content - Includes detailed endnotes to deepen learning about Ancient Egypt
Nile-Side Discovery
A rhyming river journey pairs Egypt’s landmarks with facts about ancient history and culture.
Come here for
- Travel from Cairo to the Sphinx and Tutankhamen’s tomb
- A lively blend of rhyme, map, and Egypt facts
Expect
- Rhyming storytelling alongside nonfiction pages
- Details on ancient Egypt, including its gods and goddesses
Where it sits
| Ancient History for Kids | 42% |
|---|---|
| Africa for Kids | 36% |
| Travel | 34% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- African Myths & Legends
- Ancient Civilizations
- Stories Set in Africa
- Boats & Ships
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- Travel Adventures
- Authors
- Laurie Krebs
- Publisher
- Barefoot Books
- Published
- March 1, 2008
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- Journey along the Nile · Ancient Egypt and its gods · Egyptian landmarks and culture
- Reading lane
- African Myths & Legends