The Mummy: Myths and Legends of the Desert

By John Malam

Book Overview

Myths and Legends of the Desert explores the beliefs of the ancient Egyptians and shows how the gods they believed in helped them make sense of the world around them--from the rising and setting of the sun to the annual flooding of the Nile River. Discover how the pharaohs influenced the course of civilization in Egypt, and learn about the mythology surrounding scorpions and scarab beetles.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0753455250
• ISBN13: 9780753455258
• Release Date: April 2002
• Publisher: Kingfisher
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.0" x 0.3" x 8.8"
• Age Range: 9 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 7