Egypt (Countries of the World (Gareth Stevens)) [Library Binding]

Susan L. Wilson (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 10 and up | Grade Level: 5 and up | Series: Countries of the World (Gareth Stevens)

An overview of Egypt, including an in-depth section on a variety of topics that make the country unique.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Susan Wilson lives on Martha's Vineyard with her husband, two cats, and a horse. One daughter is still at home; the other lives in Boston. When not writing, Susan enjoys singing in the community chorus and mucking stalls.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 10 and up
  
• Library Binding: 96 pages
• Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing (September 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0836822595
• ISBN-13: 978-0836822595
• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 8 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,567,040 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An overall good primer on Egyptian Customs & behavior, July 22, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Culture Shock! Egypt (Culture Shock! A Survival Guide to Customs & Etiquette) (Paperback)

This book proved to be invaluable, when I took a three week vacation to Egypt last year; alone. If you are like me and don't like to travel in groups this book will teach you how to steer away all the street vendors, camel, carriage and fellucah drivers, as well as providing some practical arabic phraseology. It really helped to turn a good trip into a great trip by helping me to avoid offending or being taken advantage of by anyone. Ms. Wilson's personal experiences in Egypt have been transalated into practical information that can benefit any potential traveler to this wonderful country.

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars superb resource for the traveler, July 24, 2000

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Dr. Susan Z. Swan - See all my reviews

This review is from: Culture Shock! Egypt (Culture Shock! A Survival Guide to Customs & Etiquette) (Paperback)

Wilson's book provided me with the "cultural common sense" that made for a successful stay in Egypt in June 2000. Her chatty tone invited me, as a reader, into her own experiences living in Egypt and set a context for me to be open to the warmth of the Egyptians as well as to be prepared for the very real challenges of travel here. While other books provided guidance to the sights, Wilson's provided guidance to the people and customs. I'll be returning to Egypt for future work and will rely on her book as a continuing resource.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Must Buy for anyone moving or travelling to Egypt, June 21, 2000

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samantha e hutton (Australia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Culture Shock! Egypt (Culture Shock! A Survival Guide to Customs & Etiquette) (Paperback)

Thank God for this book! I recently have been accepted for a job in Egypt and boy did this book help me prepare. Without it I don't think I would have made it through. It's content is rich and full of great tips on local custom and it is truly in depth about the "do's & don'ts" when you get there. Highly recommended.