Lists with This Book. Community Reviews. Showing Average rating 4. Rating details. More filters. Sort order. Dec 31, Colleen Houck added it Shelves: egypt , gods-goddesses , mythology , research. Great research info ;. Apr 11, Michele rated it it was amazing. This is a fun handbook for children that have an interest in Egyptology or as a book to encourage them to take an interest in history. Written from the guiding perspective of an aunt, Emily Sands, to her niece and nephew, the book has many opportunities to engage in educational activities.
Topics span from the pre-dynastic history, language, everyday activities and death and mummification. Although the time period is set at , initiated parents could supplement the activities with online s This is a fun handbook for children that have an interest in Egyptology or as a book to encourage them to take an interest in history.
Although the time period is set at , initiated parents could supplement the activities with online searches, since much has changed about Egyptology since the s.
However, parents please monitor any online searches for age-appropriate content. There a few interactive pieces at the very beginning of the book, but those types of activities quickly give way to text based activities. I had expected there would be more of those, so I was a little disappointed by that. Additionally, there are sheets of stickers in the back of the book, which are colorful representations of the same rendered in black and white throughout the pages.
Jul 14, Peter Chu Hin Hang rated it really liked it. It tells me about different Egypt gods, for instance it introduce what do they do. It also tells me many stories or miracles happened in Egypt in the past. It shows me how an actual crown or mummy looks like. This was such an awesome book to introduce me to Egyptology. I found it fascinating. I found it beautiful. I found it highly mysterious I've dropped a star only because I desperately wanted more!!!
If you have any recommendations on books fiction or non-fiction revolving around Egyptology please send them my way. Nov 08, Belle Meade School marked it as general-fiction. Nov 20, Stacie Alexander rated it liked it Shelves: reference. Sands, E. The Egyptology handbook: A course in the wonders of Egypt. Cambridge, MA: Candlewick Press. The book includes a series of lessons for readers to follow along with and many hands on features. The book includes appendices of history and other information.
Overall, this book provides a thorough guide to Egyptology for ele Sands, E. Overall, this book provides a thorough guide to Egyptology for elementary students.
Candlewick Press is a trusted publisher. It is presented as lessons for students to follow along with. The book contains lots of hands on features such as paper flaps and pull outs. The overall book is bound to look like an old notebook, making readers feel like they are on a journey in ancient Egypt.
Relation to other works: This is a one-stop shop for Egypt information. The library has several Egypt resources already, but this is more comprehensive look at Egypt. This book covers a lot of topics related to Egypt, which will engage students of diverse interests and ability levels. Library Media Connection, 24 7 , Mar 21, Amy rated it it was amazing Shelves: kid-non-fiction , sixth-graders , egypt.
Even though I read some strong reviews of this book, I was worried it would be like this gimmicky, but fun book I have called Dragonology. Well, it's about fifty times better. It's one of those non-fiction kid books that has a distinct, but not condescending voice. If I am allowed to spend school money on social studies "texts" for sixth graders, I might buy a class set of these. My only hope is I kind find something so cool for Ancient Greece.
At minimum this will be a great edition to my class Even though I read some strong reviews of this book, I was worried it would be like this gimmicky, but fun book I have called Dragonology. At minimum this will be a great edition to my classroom library!
Aug 18, Oliver rated it really liked it. I loved it!! It was one of my books for school. It told me about the pharaohs. It also told me a little about their religion. I learned that they put dead peoples organs in jars before they mummified them. Their bodies were also covered with salt for 50 days before they were mummified them. I learned that there were different kinds of pyramids, too, like a step pyramid. You can learn lots of other stuff, too.
I think it's a great book too read!! May 04, Laira Dittmann rated it it was amazing Shelves: own. I bought this book to share with my younger cousins and man was this book awesome! I loved sharing the stickers with them and enjoyed the great illustrations and conciseness of the fictitious archaeologist's findings. I would highly recommend this book to any parents who are interested in quickly digestible history for kids. May 27, Helio II rated it really liked it.
There are two books both by Emily Sands - the cover shown on this is the smaller less interactive volume and is written more rike a text book. The other is the larger [more interesting] interactive volume written like a journal.
Aug 07, Monolus rated it really liked it Shelves: paper-book , history , not-novel. I like to collect some books just because of their style This is a nice book, specially for the kids or teens Dec 26, r.
Whilst I am fully aware that I am a fair years above the intended audience age range, I feel it necessary to say that, though the information was clear and concise, it felt simplified and made up of things I already knew. It is a lovely, colourful introduction to Egypt and it's history, but on occasion it was simply too childish. I also found the cursive script very difficult to read at times. I've no doubt any one with a larger desire then my own to learn about Egypt will not reach for this par Whilst I am fully aware that I am a fair years above the intended audience age range, I feel it necessary to say that, though the information was clear and concise, it felt simplified and made up of things I already knew.
I've no doubt any one with a larger desire then my own to learn about Egypt will not reach for this particular book, but as a starter to get children, or indeed adults who are reluctant to learn, in to the history of such a vast and wonderful culture and religion, it is a good start.
View 1 comment. Dec 09, Francesca rated it really liked it Shelves: cover-lover , 4-star-reads , childhood-favourites , books-from-my-younger-years , hardback-owned , male-authors , i-own-a-copy , 0-topages. My parents bought this book for me when I was younger as I was completely obsessed with everything to do with Ancient Egypt. It's fun and educational. The story is fictional but the facts are real and it genuinely does teach the reader more about Egypt.
Perfect for young children who are interested in history or the Egyptians spe My parents bought this book for me when I was younger as I was completely obsessed with everything to do with Ancient Egypt.
Perfect for young children who are interested in history or the Egyptians specifically and also perfect for any Ancient Egypt geeks, such as myself.
Feb 16, Cathy rated it it was amazing Shelves: favouritesstars. What an amazing children's book! From School Library Journal "Grade , This oversized novelty book has a gold cover with red, plastic, "jewel" inlays to add to the drama.
Written as an amateur Egyptologist's travel journal from , each spread covers a distinct area of antiquity and is mainly factual in content, except for the author's chatty asides. The type resembles that of an old manual typewriter and the photos, reproductions, and sketches make the journal seem more realistic.
There are p What an amazing children's book! There are papyrus pull-outs, pop-up art, minibooks, and fold-out maps and an envelope in the back with period postcards, ticket stubs, etc.
View 2 comments. Feb 18, Fraser rated it it was amazing. Bought this for my daughter who is studying Egypt at school. What great fun! A work of fiction, with plenty of historical input for young people, we had a ball with this as it just opened up loads of conversation and discussion about all things Egypt. The 'journal' is recovered in after being lost for half a century and is published despite being unfinished, Sands expedition party mysteriously disappears in search of the tomb of Osiris.
The journal is a facsimile but holds lots of interesting Bought this for my daughter who is studying Egypt at school. The journal is a facsimile but holds lots of interesting bits and pieces, maps and a mysterious copy of a papyrus clue to the location of a tomb. The book is well executed and re-created for kids, and mine just couldn't get enough of it!
Great fun, can heartily recommend! Jun 23, Elizabeth rated it it was ok. The illustrations and interactive features in this book are fun, but it was very underwhelming and rather on the boring side.
A fun concept, though not entirely original. Finally got around to reading this -ology book, and like all the others, it's absolutely adorable. An easy read, too; I remember as a kid struggling a bit to read all the little details.
My only criticism is, of course, that a book from the early '00s for kids doesn't have a nuanced enough portrayal of British colonialist presence in Egypt and ethical dilemmas about digging up dead bodies and so on and so forth.
I'll happily say that the complaint is pretty small under the circumstances and that Finally got around to reading this -ology book, and like all the others, it's absolutely adorable. I'll happily say that the complaint is pretty small under the circumstances and that I'd still recommend this as a read.
Jun 10, Yousef rated it really liked it. The pharaohs are all gone and the construction of the pyramids has been done centuries ago. However, how would you react if you were given the opportunity to rummage through the sights in search of more information about the ancient civilization that had prevailed so long ago?
James… When what the world had known about Egypt had been very limited, there were those who had pushed forward for some answers. In the age of Howard Carter, the archeologist that had un Egypt… From crowns, jewelry, geography, architecture, to religion, food, and weaponry; this book has got it all.
It is in the format of a journal. With multiple images and selections of art, there is never a part in this book in which you turn to the next page with doubts in you mind about how such amenities look like.
It explains how one may go about there day in multiple parts of Egypt of different statuses. Senet, the ancient game that those of young age had played, is clearly explained within this book.
It explains much about each aspect to make sure that it has been completely stated. There are some pretty funky facts buried in the book as well, keeping it very interesting to go through. For example, had you ever known that one of royalty had worn toe and finger protectors made of wood and wrapped in gold foil when they died so the hundred plus items of jewelry does not harm the mummy? However, the most intriguing part in this book would be that all of the major Egyptian historical sites are explained in great depth i.
I rate this book 4-stars out of 5-stars. Honestly, I felt as if the author could have spent more time on each topic because it had not really developed each fact as far as it could have. Grading System 1 Star- The book was torturous! It would depend on the book if I were to grade it or not. The majority of this book had great context. However, it is not the book for everyone. I cannot say anything negative about this book. It was worth every nanosecond that you had spent on reading this book.
It would be worth reading again. Independent Reading: 3rd- 5th grade The study of the Egyptian culture has sadly been removed from the current curriculum. As a student I always loved learning about the pyramids and the Egyptian world.
The illustrations are a very detailed look into the Egyptian culture. By keeping them in this book it Independent Reading: 3rd- 5th grade The study of the Egyptian culture has sadly been removed from the current curriculum. By keeping them in this book it helps you to imagine yourself in the mist of the pyramids. For example, there is a piece of mummy cloth and a small insert that explains hieroglyphs with a translation of the images just to name a few.
It almost reads like a scrapbook that has notes added with dates. This book will appeal to students because the interest that the pyramids bring, mummy tombs, and the peek-a-boo flaps that displays information in a fun way. Many children have written in journals and they can relate to that as well.
After developing the film, each group will make a scrapbook of their experiences. Nov 11, Rai rated it it was amazing. A book to treasure!! I am a life-long Egyptology buff, and co-author of a novel, Secret of the Sands, that is set in Egypt and I was absolutely thrilled to receive this as a Christmas present one year. It has sat proudly showcased on my main bookshelf ever since. Not only is it a lovely book to look at, the design of its interior is like leafing through the personal notebook of an Egypt-traveller.
It is a book that childre A book to treasure!! It is a book that children find fascinating, because of all the little hidden items they can discover, plus the book is packed full of great facts about Egypt. This book truly does do justice to Egypt and her magnificent and unrivaled history. My house is decorated throughout with Egyptian art and this book is a wonderful addition to my home.
It is a keepsake I will treasure forever A great gift for the Egypt-buff in your family!! Rai Aren, co-author of Secret of the Sands Jul 07, April rated it it was amazing Shelves: non-fiction , historicals , childrens , egyptology. This book sits comfortably on my all time favourites shelf because it's the book that first sparked my interest in the glorious study of Ancient Egypt. Though unrealistic at times, it documents the founding of Osiris' Tomb by the explorer Emily Sands in with magnificent depiction and portrayal.
Fully equipped with tantalizing illustrations, it truly captivates the wonder and curiosity that entices our imagination. A fantastic, fun and thrilling book. Loved it then, love it now. The inner Egypt-obsessed child in me has never been so happy.
Jan 10, Kyle Anderson added it. Did you even read nonfiction in elementary school if you didn't pick up this book? Sep 25, Aidan Michael rated it it was amazing. I read for a long time continuously because it was about ancient Egypt and real history.
Did Emily Sands die of the curse of the mummy or she just died normally. Meanwhile in England, her dog dies at the same time as she died. But it is not any ordinary time it is the exact time and if you read this book you will it in an envelope when you just open the book there will be an envelope on the left.
But I think I read for a long time continuously because it was about ancient Egypt and real history. But I think there is only one unique book like this. Aug 20, Gareth rated it liked it Shelves: history , egypt. It's obviously aimed at kids however it was still a good read. The book loosely describes a story of a group looking for osiris' tomb as they travel along the nile and take in all the views along the way, it's obviously fictional but it doesn't draw away from the information within.
The book has many things to pull out, such as a map of Egypt or a diagram of inside a tomb etc. A good educational book that will go It's obviously aimed at kids however it was still a good read. A good educational book that will go on my kids bookshelf.
Dec 08, D. I've managed to get a decent little collection of these Ology books going, and never spent full price on one of them. I was only passingly interested in this beautiful volume, so it took quite a while to find one at a price I was willing to pay. I'm glad I waited, too, as this is the one I've been most disappointed with. The framework this time is a young woman travelling to Egypt on someone else's bill to pursue the vaguely-conceived Tomb of Osiris.
As tends to happen in these books, this is jus I've managed to get a decent little collection of these Ology books going, and never spent full price on one of them.
As tends to happen in these books, this is just a loose guide to be able to educate the reader on the basic points of the main concept the 'ology' of the title. So, with Emily Sands, we go on a little journey to Egypt, see some sites relevant to ancient Egyptian culture, learn a few things about Egyptian mythology and get a nice little Senet game in the bargain. It's all presented in the typically handsome Ology style, with some inset 'jewels' on the cover, plenty of 'found documents' to explore and flaps to flip.
As far as it goes and all these books are of necessity very basic information , Egyptology is a decent primer on ancient Egypt.
More than likely, though, anyone reading it will already have been interested in the subject to have previously learned most of what's inside. The framing narrative doesn't really wrap up in any decisive way, which is disappointing, but it works as a guide for our journey. This is very likely to be my last Ology book, and it was a stretch to my interest already. For a fan of things Egyptian, this will be a great-looking item for the bookshelf. For those with only a passing interest, I can't say this is likely to encourage more study.
May 19, Andrew Ives rated it really liked it Shelves: history. For what it aims to be, this book is attractively laid out, nicely illustrated with pencil sketches, covers a lot of aspects of Ancient Egypt in a brief way and educates the casual reader a little.
The included 'artefacts' such as maps, tickets, a Xmas card, postcards, letters, hieroglyphs booklet, a luggage label and the game of Senet do conjure up an air of s exploration rather nicely.
However, this 'travel journal' is only 26 pages long, with very large cardboardy pages.
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