Daily Life in Ancient and Modern Cairo (Cities Through Time) [Hardcover]

Joan D. Barghusen (Author), Bob Moulder (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 11 and up | Grade Level: 6 and up | Series: Cities Through Time

Explores daily life in the city of Cairo, from the time of its earliest settlement around 3000 B.C. through the Dynasty of Saladin and the Ottoman Turk rule up to modern times.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 4-8-Both of these titles provide general overviews of the cities' histories, including political, religious, and social background. Even though neither volume offers new information, the books trace the cities' evolutions from early beginnings to modern times, a task few other works tackle. Each of six periods is addressed in a number of double-page spreads. For example, topics covered under "Early Cairo" are "Marriage and Family," "At Home," "Life on the Nile," and "Cairo under Saladin." The roles of women are given special treatment in both books. Thorough time lines are appended. The many full-color reproductions, photographs of sites, labeled drawings, and quotations from primary sources enhance and add credibility to the narratives. While the illustrations are only of average quality, they communicate a good deal of information and add visual appeal. Supplemental purchases where needed.
Betina Gardner, Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond, KY
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 11 and up
  
• Hardcover: 64 pages
• Publisher: Runestone Press (January 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0822532212
• ISBN-13: 978-0822532217
• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 8.2 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,465,863 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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