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Geetig, Egyptgit!

On May 4, The Kane Chronicles, Book One: The Red Pyramid arrives in

bookstores nationwide, following the adventures of Carter and Sadie

Kane as they embark on a dangerous journey across the globe to save

their father from the Egyptian god Set. Along the way, these siblingsdiscover their familys link to a secret order of magicians that has

existed since the time of the pharaohs!

Bring a little Egyptian magic to your school or bookstore with

The Kane Chronicles Egyptian Event Kit! Inside youll nd party

ideas, reproducible activity sheets, discussion questions, and more to

make for an unforgettable Egyptian event.

So put on your Egyptian thinking cap, get in the pharaoh mind-set,

and get ready to party with The Kane Chronicles!

Have fun,

Rick Riordan

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aciet Egypt. Me Pty Ie ...................................... 3

Get Yu Egypti Thikig Cp o ................................... 4

Hiegyphic scme ......................................................... 5

Egypti G fmiy Tee .................................................... 6

Tuth Myth?........................................................................... 7

Ctuct Pymi ................................................................. 8

Guie t the M Egypti figue.............................. 910

The Utimte Egypti G .................................................. 11

C Whee.............................................................................. 12

Whee i the W I Cte Ke? ................................... 13

Egypti Chcte stuy ...................................................... 14

awe Key ........................................................................ 1517

Evet Pte .............................................................................. 18

aut the seie ...................................................................... 19

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anCIEnT EGYPT. ModErn ParTY IdEas.

Et like Egypti.

Whole grains and wheat were staples in the diet of the Ancient Egyptians. In puttingtogether your Egyptian event, serve up some whole wheat crackers or pita bread andhummus dip. Vegetables were also widely consumed, so for a healthy snack, think aboutcarrot sticks and vegetable dip!

And feel free to add a touch of modern air with some elements from the world ofCarter and Sadie Kane by bringing in snacks from Brooklyn and London! Make miniBrooklyn-style pizzas for your guests, and crumpets or other British sweets!

decte like Egypti.

Youve probably seen examples of Ancient Egyptian art in the form of hieroglyphics,pottery, and artifacts available at your local art museum. Take that spirit into decoratingfor your Egyptian event by printing out artwork reective of this time period to use insetting the tone. Think about visiting your local party store for available materials andsupplies in an Egyptian theme. You could even make an art project out of creating life-sized mummies or statues, if you really want to go the extra mile!

act like Egypti.Invite your guests to come to your Egyptian event in full Egyptian costume, whetheras an Egyptian god or goddess, or as a pharaoh or king. Hand out prizes for the mostcreative and spirited costumes, such as a medal, an Egyptian headdress, or even a copyof The Kane Chronicles, Book One: The Red Pyramid!

The Egypti di It fit.

Did you know that the Ancient Egyptians were the inventors of the rst scissors? Andwigs? Ask your guests to do some research before coming to your Egyptian event and

bring in one item that was invented by the Ancient Egyptians. Have them share theirchosen object with the group and explain a bit of history behind it.

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GET YoUr EGYPTIan THInKInG CaP on

dicui Queti m The Red Pyramid:

1. Carter begins the tale by stating, If yourehearing this story, youre already in danger. Sadieand I might be your only chance. How does thisdramatic opening shape the mood of the novel?

2. Though Carter is only two years older than Sadie,she often teases him for acting like an old man. Isshe justied? Why or why not?

3. Given their long-term separation, what are someof the challenges for Carter and Sadie in regard totheir relationship as brother and sister? What doyou predict will be the most difcult elements toovercome?

4. Using the phrase This is a storyaboutsupply ve words to describeThe Red Pyramid. Explain your

choices.

5. Throughout the novel,Carter and Sadie taketurns recording their storyfor others like them. Why

does Julius Kanetrain Carter tokeep all of hispossessions in

a single suitcasethat ts in anairplanes overheadcompartment? Inwhat ways does

this make Carter better prepared

to embark on this adventure?

6. The author uses some unusual titles for thechapters; which of them is your favorite? Forwhat reason?

7. In what ways do the differences in their physicalappearance make things challenging for Carterand Sadie as siblings?

8. Amos warns Julius, If Idont stop you, Julius,

they will. What can you infer from this crypticmessage?

9. Julius Kane goes to great lengths to attempt tochange the fate of his wife. Is he justied in doingso?

10. Both Carter and Sadie wear Egyptian amuletsgiven to them by their father. What does Juliushope will be accomplished by his childrenswearing these symbolic gifts? Do you have apossession that makes you feel particularly safeor lucky? If so, why?

11. While holding his fathers possessions, Sadieasks Carter, Whats in his workbag?Aftersharing that he doesnt know because Juliusinstructed him not to look, Sadie retorts byexclaiming, And you never did? God, thatis so like you, Carter. Youre hopeless. Whyis Sadie so frustrated with Carters choices?Do you agree with his decision to respect hisfathers instructions? Why or why not?

12. Describe Carter and Sadie. What are threethings about each of them that you nd most(or least) appealing?

Sadie Kane

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HIEroGlYPHICs sCraMblEr

Hieroglyphics was a formal writing systemused by the ancient Egyptians that containeda combination of logographic and alphabeticelements. See the breakdown of the Egyptianhieroglyphic alphabet at the left. Take veminutes to memorize the alphabet, then takea sheet of paper and cover it up. Then, tryto decode the exercises below, using yournewfound hieroglyphic knowledge!

1. Ancient Egyptians often used

to sweeten their food.

TranslaTIon: ____________________________

2. The Stone was an

artifact that was essential to the development of

hieroglyphic writing.

TranslaTIon: ____________________________

3. A is a gurine often placed in

the tombs of Ancient Egyptians to act as a servant

for the deceased.

TranslaTIon: ____________________________

4. The Book of the was a guide to

the deceaseds journey in the afterlife in Ancient

Egypt.

TranslaTIon: ____________________________

5. The famous river that runs through Egypt is known

as the (this is an easy one).

TranslaTIon: ____________________________

Reproducible Sheet

see i yu c ecme hiegyph mte!

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EGYPTIan Gods faMIlY TrEE

Like the Ancient Greeks, the gods of Ancient Egypt have a long(and complicated) family tree. Take a look at this tree diagrambelow, and then look at the list of Egyptian gods (and goddesses).See if you can ll in the blanks as to which god ts where in thisfamily history. For a further challenge, ll inthe blanks below each god with the matchingnumbered description. Two of the spaces havealready been lled in for you. Good luck!

List of Gods:

shu nut Ge oii Ii Hu set nephthy

Defnitions:

1) Regarded as the female counterpart of Set, and she was always associated with him.

2) God of Winds

3) God of Evil, Chaos, and Darkness

4) The Sky Goddess

5) Goddess of Motherhood and Love.

6) God of the Earth

7) God of the Sky. Hes known as the Falcon God and is believed to have given power to each pharaoh.

8) God of the Dead. The best-known deity of the Egyptian gods.

God

Defnition

God

Defnition

God

Defnition

God

Defnition

God

Defnition

Set3

God

Defnition

God

Defnition

Geb6

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TrUTH or MYTH?

The history of Ancient Egypt is a rich and fascinating one, leaving an impressive arrayof modern innovations and a cultural inuences in its wake. But how much do youREALLY know about Ancient Egypt?

Tke k t the ttemet ew. Which e tue ut aciet Egypt which e e? Cice Tue fe t the et ech queti.

True/ False 1) Ancient Egyptians were the rst civilization to develop andwear makeup.

True/ False 2) Ancient Egypt was built around the Amazon River.

True/ False 3) The tractor was invented by the Ancient Egyptians.

True/ False 4) The Great Pyramid of Giza is the last of the Seven Wonders ofthe Ancient World still standing today.

True/ False 5) Ancient Egyptians invented the 365-day calendar.

True/ False 6) Ancient Egyptians developed paper.

True/ False 7) Egyptians invented steam engines.

True/ False 8) Ancient Egyptians developed the sail.

True/ False 9) The Rosetta Stone is one of the most important archaeologicalnds in Egypt because it is the key to deciphering hieroglyphs.

True/ False 10) Ancient Egyptians created the clock.

True/ False 11) Ice cream was discovered by the Ancient Egyptians.

True/ False 12) The Great Sphinx is a mythical beast with the head of a kingand the body of a monkey.

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ConsTrUCT a PYraMId

Bring a little added Egyptian air to your event by creating your ownpymi, uig the mtei ew!

suppie

tape

four 2-foot lengths of lightweight string

8 drinking straws

construction paper or sandpaper

pencil

scissors white glue thinned with water

paintbrush

ne sand (optional)

sandpaper (optional)

Itucti:

1. Wrap a piece of tape around one end ofeach piece of string to make it easier tothread.

2. Thread a length of string through threestraws to form a triangle. Pull the

string snug and knot it rmly. Threadanother length of string through one ofthe triangle sides, then add two morestraws. Pull string snug to form anothertriangle, and knot it rmly. Repeat onemore time to form three sides of yourpyramid. For the last side, thread alength of string through one side, thendown the other side, before adding astraw to complete the base.

3. Trace around one side of the pyramidand cut four triangles of constructionpaper, taping them to the pyramidssides.

4. Trace around the base, cut it out, andtape it to the pyramid.

5. Lightly paint the pyramid with thewhite glue and sprinkle sand on thesides. Or, if you wish, use sandpaperinstead of construction paper.

6. Enjoy your pyramid masterpiece!

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GUIdE To THE Major EGYPTIan fIGUrEs

I iti t the m pye cvee i the Egypti fmiy Tee (eepage 6), heres a guide to some of the other prominent gures, gods andey, i aciet Egypti hity.

G Gee:

auiGod of Funerals and Death. Heis often seen painted on the walls of tombsas he was thought to protect the dead. Heis shown as a jackal or wild dog.

btGoddess of Cats, Women, andChildren. She can be both gentle and erce.Shown as a cat-headed woman. Welcomedin Eygptian homes as the goddess of hearthand home.

rGod of Creation. He is believed tohave created the world. Falcon with thesun on his head.

sekhmetGoddess of Medicine andWar. Lionheaded goddess.

seqetScorpion Goddess and servantof Set

setGod of Evil, Chaos, and Darkness.Son of Geb and Nut, husband andbrother to Nephthys, and brother toOsiris and Isis. He murdered his brotherOsiris out of jealousy and scatteredpieces of his body and plucked outthe eye of Horus. Associated with thecolor red.

ThthGod of Wisdom and Writing.He had two forms, the ibis and the baboon.He helped Isis bring Osiris back fromthe dead.

othe Key figue Pce:dut: One of the ancient names for theafterworld, the dark realm of death inEgyptian mythology, situated west of theNile (in later times considered to be beneath

the earth). The sun passes through this placeon its return journey from west to east. Thisunderworld is represented by the hieroglyphfor a star. It is here that the souls are judgedby Osiris.

Set

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Pe akh / Hue lie:A small templeor building where records were kept (medicine,astronomy, geography, law, mathematics, andinterpretation of dreams). Magicians studiedmagical texts and other sciences. They served ascustodians of all the knowledge of the templeand guarded their secrets carefully. Much like amodern day library, they served as a center foreducation.

Mgici: There were two kinds of magiciansin ancient Egypt; the first were trained priest-magicians who served in large temples andwere part of the religious hierarchy. They were

looked upon with wonderment by the commonpeople. These magicians had a special place in thetemplethey worked in the House of Life. Thesecond type of magicians were lay magicians.These men and woman practiced magic but werenot attached to any temple.

Mte, Uuu Cetue, device:

apphi:Giant serpent whose evil intention

is to destroy creation.

fce H: Sets minion who bears thehideous face of a decaying corpse and the feetof a rooster.

Mgic W: These devices are calledapotropaic (meaning to to escape bad luck);magic wands are meant to turn away or avertevil spirits. Most often carved of ivory andinscribed with magical gures to protect their

owners. Wands were often used for drawingmagical circles on the ground to create a safespot that would repel evil spirits.

shti: These are magical clay gures.Shabti is the Egyptian word for answerer.

sepp: Referred to as longnecks,these creatures bear both reptilian andleopard features.

rett ste: A large inscribed stonediscovered during Napolon BonapartesEgyptian Campaign (17981799). Thestone enabled early linguists to translateand read the myths of ancient Egypt. Thelarge black stone has three different scripts,including hieroglyphs, Demotic (a lateform of Egyptian writing), and Greek. Thestone contained the same message writtenin Greek and the two Egyptian scripts andallowed scientists to decode the ancientEgyptian hieroglyphic language.

The Rosetta Stone

Reproducible Sheet

**See page 16 for source information for this guide**

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THE UlTIMaTE EGYPTIan God

There are many different gods and goddesses who make their way throughThe Kane Chronicles, as well as throughout Ancient Egypt. But what aboutthe god of breakfast cereal? Or the goddess of summer vacations?

Have your guests break up into pairs to come up with a new god or goddessfrom Ancient Egypt to add to the ranks of the famous deities already inexistence. To get you started, ll out the information sheet below!

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Color WHEEl

Colors had very special meanings for Ancient Egyptians. Each color had acorresponding purpose and history. Take a look at the colors below, and write downwhat you think the Egyptian meaning is behind each color. If you dont know, makeup your own denition. Then share with the group.

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WHErE In THE World Is CarTEr KanE?

In the opening chapter of The Red Pyramid, Carter offers readers an opportunity to beintroduced to some of the important characters in the story as well as the landscape inwhich the story takes place.

In this activity, consider the storys initial setting by listening to the audio sampler fromThe Red Pyramid enclosed in this kit. As you listen, have guests mark the London maptheyve been provided with as a way to better understand the storys setting.

suppie:

A map of London with notable landmarks(develop on Google Earth or Google Maps)

Highlighters

diecti:

1. Provide each guest with a map of London and a highlighter.

2. Play the CD sampler of Chapter 1 of The Red Pyramid.

3. Each time a London landmark is mentioned, highlight it.

4. After listening, lead a discussion about the signicance of theseplaces (or objects) to the city of London and the story.

5. Give listeners the opportunity to predict other places aroundthe world that may come into play in the story!

opti: Consider playing the CD sampler in its entirelyrst, allowing your guests to simply listen. After hearingit once, distribute the maps and follow the directions

above.

BonusAudioActivity

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Carter Kane

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EGYPTIan CHaraCTEr sTUdY

Throughout the rst chapter of The Red Pyramid, Carter not only introduces us to anumber of important characters, he also offers specic details about them that areinvaluable to readers. In this activity, your guests will listen to the audio sampler as ameans to discover and identify character qualities and details.

Supplies: Paper Colored pencils Crayons Markers

diecti:

1. Distribute supplies to each guest.

2. Play the enclosed CD sampler of Chapter 1 of The Red Pyramid.3. As they listen, have them make lists of the qualities Carter offers about each character.

4. Select a specic character and create a character sketch for that person in the space below.

5. After all participants have completed their sketches, allow time for them to share whatthey discovered about their selected character!

Bonus

AudioAc

Sketching Area




ansWEr KEY

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From Page 5

1) Ancient Egyptians often used Hey to sweeten their food.

2) The rett Stone was an artifact that was essential to the development ofhieroglyphic writing.

3) A hti is a gurine often placed in the tombs of Ancient Egyptians to act as aservant for the deceased.

4) The Book of the de was a guide to the deceaseds journey in the afterlife in AncientEgypt.

5) The famous river that runs through Egypt is known as the nie.

Egypti G fmiy TeeFrom Page 6

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Tuth Myth?From Page 7

True/ False 1) Ancient Egyptians were the rst civilization to develop and wear makeup.

True/ False 2) Ancient Egypt was built around the Amazon River.

True/ False 3) The tractor was invented by the Ancient Egyptians.

True/ False 4) The Great Pyramid of Giza is the last of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient Worldstill standing today.

True/ False 5) Ancient Egyptians invented the 365-day calendar.

True/ False 6) Ancient Egyptians developed paper.

True/ False 7) Egyptians invented steam engines.

True/ False 8) Ancient Egyptians developed the sail.

True/ False 9) The Rosetta Stone is one of the most importantarchaeological nds in Egypt because it is the keyto deciphering hieroglyphs.

True/ False 10) Ancient Egyptians created the clock.

True/ False 11) Ice cream was discovered by the AncientEgyptians.

True/ False 12) The Great Sphinx is a mythical beast with thehead of a king and the body of a monkey.

reuce Evet Kit:Egyptian Amulets. 2010.http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/egam/hd_egam.htm

Kings and Queens of Egypt. 2010.

http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/kqae/hd_kqae.htm

McDevitt, April. Symbols: Colors. 2008.http://news.egyptianmyths.net/colors.htm

Remler, Pat. Egyptian Mythology A to Z. New York: Facts on File, 2006.

UXL Encyclopedia of World Mythology. Famington Hills,MI: Gale Cengage Learning, 2009.

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From Page 12

blaCK: Black is not a true color but the absence of light and is associated with death,the necropolis, and the mummy. Osiris, as ruler of the Netherworld, wascalled the black one.

blUE: Blue was the color of innity, the cosmos, and the sky.

Gold: Gold was the skin of the gods, the divine metal that never tarnished, andsymbolized eternal life in the next world.

GrEEn: Green was the color of life, renewal, regeneration, and vegetation. Osiris, thegod of resurrection, bore the title The Great Green.

rEd: Red was both a positive and negative color. Red symbolized life energy andvictory. It was also the color of the desert, the barren wasteland thought to bethe domain of evil and the god Set. To do red things was bad, the antithesis

of doing green or good things. Red was an expression of anger, and aperson with a red heart was enraged.

WHITE: White, the absence of color, represented purity.

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