History News: The Egyptian News: The Greatest Newspaper in Civilization [Hardcover]

Scott Steedman (Author), Various (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 9 and up | Series: History News

An introduction to Ancient Egypt is presented in a whimsical newspaper format and celebrates such events as the building of the first pyramid, the secret art of embalming mummies, and the dangerous sport of hippo hunting.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 5 Up. Two new entries in the publisher's large-format, chatty series that cover early civilizations. They bring readers a wealth of information in colorful pictures, short articles, and witty "ads" that emphasize the social milieu of ancient Egypt and the world of the Aztecs. From the endpapers decorated with hieroglyphics (Egypt) and the Aztec calendar, to the parchment-colored pages bordered with appropriate symbols, the books exhibit designs and illustrations, costumes and colors based on archaeological findings from these cultures. Feature articles tell of major historical events under headlines reading "Empire at Risk" or "Boy-King Dies." Local news tells of "Maize and Beans Festival" or advertises "Scribes Needed." Special interest coverage brings "Girl talk" and articles on hunting, marriage, and medicine. Wit and humor abound in advertisements for amulets, mud-brick townhouses, and a news picture of an armored Spanish soldier "dressed to kill." Narrative history is lost in this postmodern approach to the past. The "eyewitness" accounts and tongue-in-cheek descriptions couched in modern newscopy and sales talk compress the centuries of these civilization into a single newspaper-style edition. But the books will attract browsers; they bring the varieties of human experience of the past to life; and the facts are there to be absorbed and enjoyed by students who love history as well as those who claim to hate it. Like today's newspapers, these titles offer something for everyone.?Shirley Wilton, Ocean County College, Toms River, NJ
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Candlewick (April 7, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1564028739
• ISBN-13: 978-1564028730
• Product Dimensions: 13.1 x 10.1 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,505,603 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book captured my child's attention, May 11, 2000

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This review is from: History News: The Egyptian News: The Greatest Newspaper in Civilization (Hardcover)

As a homeschooling mom, I highly value books that inform my child about historical facts, while captivating them with exciting stories. I highly recommend this book as a supplement to any Egyptian studies. Written in "newspaper format", it is a joy to read aloud to my children. Using imaginative headlines and wonderful illustrations and photos, this book has definitely captured my child's attention. The plethora of historical facts presented are accurate and entertaining. I would recommend this book for children between the ages of 5-12.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Shedding Light on Ancient Egypt, March 28, 2000

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This review is from: History News: The Egyptian News: The Greatest Newspaper in Civilization (Hardcover)

This is a delightful book. It has wonderful color illustrations on every page, and it's loaded with facts and information about the history of Ancient Egypt. It covers a 3000 yr. period, and contains a detailed, colored map of ancient Egypt, articles on pyramid building and the mystery surrounding the death of Tutankhamun, a list of the most important Egyptian gods and pharaohs, and charming colored "ads" for goods and services in use at that time. This informative book should appeal to kids, teenagers and adults alike, who want to learn more about the fascinating realm of ancient Egypt.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars creative way to present history, May 25, 2000

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"freyja-j" - See all my reviews

This review is from: History News 3000 B.C. - 1100 B.C.: The Egyptian News (History News) (Paperback)

This book presented some events from Egypt's history in the form of newspaper articles. It was a very creative way to give children an introduction to Egyptian history. It presented lots of interesting informationa, and also some neat pictures. This book is good at sparking a greater interest in history in children while entertaining them at the same time.