History Smashers: Ancient Egypt

By Kate Messner

Book Overview

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

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 beloved author and educator Kate Messner as she digs up the truth about life in Ancient Egypt.

Ready to bust new myths? Check out more titles in the History Smashers series: The Mayflower - The Titanic - Pearl Harbor - Plagues and Pandemics

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0593902335
• ISBN13: 9780593902332
• Release Date: October 2025
• Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.48 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.2" x 7.5"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7