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.

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 the History Smashers

Ready to bust new myths? Check out more titles in the History Smashers series:
History Smashers: The MayflowerHistory Smashers: The TitanicHistory Smashers: Pearl HarborHistory Smashers: 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: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 7.6" x 5.1" x 7.6"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7