History Smashers: Ancient Egypt - by Kate Messner (Paperback)

About the Book

"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"-- Provided by publisher.

Book Synopsis

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 Mayflower
• History Smashers: The Titanic
• History Smashers: Pearl Harbor
• History Smashers: Plagues and Pandemics

Review Quotes

★ "Messner brings readers on an engaging journey through chronology of Ancient Egypt....The latest entry in the massively popular "History ­Smashers" series is accurate, entertaining, and compulsively readable." --School Library Journal, starred review

"This newest History Smashers entry tackles the wide-ranging topic with enthusiasm, gently guiding readers through millennia of misinformation....Even established Egypt enthusiasts are sure to learn something new in this excellent overarching introduction." --Booklist

About the Author

Kate Messner is passionately curious and writes books that encourage kids to wonder, too. Her titles include award-winning picture books, like Over and Under the Snow; novels, like Breakout and Chirp; the Fergus and Zeke easy reader series and the popular Ranger in Time chapter books; and works of nonfiction with a focus on nature and history. She lives on Lake Champlain with her family.