Valley of the Kings (Visiting the Past) [Library Binding]

Rob Alcraft (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1999 | Age Level: 10 and up | Grade Level: 5 and up | Series: Visiting the Past

This series focuses on six world heritage sites, representative of different eras, peoples, places and historical events. The reader is given a narrative tour of each site to discover what can be learned from the surviving evidence.

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From School Library Journal

Gr 5-7-Valley of the Kings provides some information on the history, landscape, beliefs, daily life, and occupations of the ancient Egyptians. Some of the two-page spreads include relevant quotes from citizens: the bragging of a soldier, a scribe's chauvinistic observations about metal workers and comments on the complaints of farmers (although the specific sources are not cited). Readers will learn how tomb builders shirked their duties while on the job-"brewing beer, building houses, and drinking." While the illustrations generally support the text, on a few occasions they don't correspond closely to it. For example, a photo of a tomb painting of the goddess Nut accompanies comments about mummification practices. Also, the photographs of the ancient sites are not always clear. Acropolis focuses on the buildings of ancient Greece but also includes information on daily life and ideas about war. Most of the photographs are outside scenes and are crisper than those in Valley of the Kings. One interesting shot illustrates the use of ratio in the Parthenon's design. Broad but useful overviews.-Edith Ching, St. Albans School, Mt. St. Alban, Washington, DC

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 10 and up
  
• Library Binding: 32 pages
• Publisher: Heinemann Library (October 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1575728605
• ISBN-13: 978-1575728605
• Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 7.9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.7 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,057,799 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars basic, brief and recommended, September 6, 2001

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Francesca Jourdan (Montreal, Canada) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Valley of the Kings (Visiting the Past) (Library Binding)

A basic book for youngsters, it gives a brief overview of the country's ancient history and important monuments. Several chapters provide an interesting summary of Ancient Egyptian life and society. Clearly written and full of colored illustrations, it is best recommended for young adults interested in learning more about Ancient Egypt.