The Ancient Egyptians

Planning a trip to ancient Egypt would probably lead to culture shock for modern people. It didn't have hotels. Kids sometimes ran around naked. But the ancient city of Thebes had plenty of feasts and festivals! In this fascinating guide, readers can "plan" their trip back in time to ancient Egypt, complete with what to eat, what to do, how to dress, and other important cultural elements. Important social studies information is presented throughout the guide, supported by full-color illustrations. This book supports knowledge building, a key component of the science of reading.