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1.800.864.3899 www.myon.com WEEKLY BOOKSET myON Digital Books about Ancient Egypt! Egyptian Myths and Legends (Gr PK-2) -The world's myths are filled with characters, creatures, and stories that have fascinated people for thousands of years. This series mixes dramatic retellings and non-fiction information to give a full picture of a culture's myths. This book explores the gods, goddesses, heroes, villains, tricksters, and quests that make Egyptian myths and legends so compelling. (Heinemann-Raintree) Egypt (Gr PK-2) - Travel to Egypt. Find out the facts about this country in Africa. (Capstone Press) Egypt ABCs: A Book About the People and Places of Egypt (Gr K-5) - An alphabetical exploration of the people, geography, animals, plants, history, and culture of Egypt. (Picture Window Books)

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Page 1: myON Digital Books about Ancient Egypt! · myON Digital Books about Ancient Egypt! ... Egypt ABCs: A Book About the People and Places of Egypt ... Ancient Egypt: Beyond the Pyramids

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WEEKLY BOOKSET

myON Digital Books about Ancient Egypt!

Egyptian Myths and Legends (Gr PK-2) -The world's myths are

filled with characters, creatures, and stories that have fascinated

people for thousands of years. This series mixes dramatic

retellings and non-fiction information to give a full picture of a

culture's myths. This book explores the gods, goddesses, heroes,

villains, tricksters, and quests that make Egyptian myths and

legends so compelling. (Heinemann-Raintree)

Egypt (Gr PK-2) - Travel to Egypt. Find out the facts about this country in

Africa. (Capstone Press)

Egypt ABCs: A Book About the People and Places of

Egypt (Gr K-5) - An alphabetical exploration of the

people, geography, animals, plants, history, and culture of

Egypt. (Picture Window Books)

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Your Life as a Pharaoh in Ancient Egypt (Gr 2-5) -You just

tried out for the school play. And who wants the lead part

more than anyone? YOU! Imagine wearing the finest jewels.

Having a pyramid built just for you. Being bowed to and

pampered wherever you go. It’s quite a life when you're

treated like a god. But that’s the way it was for a pharaoh in

ancient Egypt … (Picture Window Books)

Pharaohs and Dynasties of Ancient Egypt (Gr 3-6) -Ancient Egyptians

believed pharaohs received their power from the gods. Pharaohs were

absolute rulers and formed the link between the gods and humans.

Learn more about the pharaohs and their dynasties, including how they

lived and how they ruled the people of ancient Egypt. (Capstone Press)

Ancient Egyptian Gods and Goddesses (Gr 3-6) – Ancient

Egyptians relied on gods and goddesses every day to rule the

sky, bring the rain, and more. Find out why the Egyptians

worshipped these powerful beings and the roles they played

in everyday life. (Capstone Press)

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Ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphs (Gr 3-6) –The ancient

Egyptians used thousands of hieroglyphs to record their

history. But only a handful of people knew what these

symbols meant! Learn more about this ancient form of

writing and discover what the ancient Egyptians had to

say. (Capstone Press)

Ancient Egyptian Myths (Gr 3-6) - How did the Earth form? Why is it dark

at night? Why do people get sick? Ancient Egyptians used myths to describe

things they couldn't explain. Discover how Egyptians used myths to make

sense of their world. (Capstone Press)

Mummies of Ancient Egypt (Gr 3-6) -Mummies are more

than just bodies wrapped in bandages! Learn about some

famous mummies and where they were buried. Find out why

ancient Egyptians preserved their dead and why becoming a

mummy was important to life after death. (Capstone Press)

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Pyramids of Ancient Egypt (Gr 3-6) - The ancient

Egyptians used pyramids as tombs for their dead pharaohs.

But the pyramids were more than just resting places for

their fallen rulers' bodies. Learn about the history of the

pyramids, the treasures buried there, and how the

pyramids changed over the years. (Capstone Press)

Ancient Egypt: Beyond the Pyramids (Gr 3-6) –Imagine building

a pyramid that stands more than 400 feet (123 meters) tall. Now

imagine building it with stone blocks weighing thousands of

pounds and no heavy equipment. The ancient Egyptians

accomplished this job and more. Explore what makes ancient

Egypt stand out as one of history's greatest civilizations, from its

powerful pharaohs to its many inventions. (Capstone Press)

Egypt (Gr 3-6) -Egypt offers complete coverage of this

fascinating country, including sections on history, geography,

wildlife, infrastructure and government, and culture. It also

includes a detailed fact file, maps and charts, and a traceable

flag. (Heinemann-Raintree)

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The Prince and the Sphinx (Gr 3-5) -.When Prince

Thutmose visits the Pyramids of Giza, he discovers the

head of the Sphinx sticking out of the sand. To his surprise,

the Sphinx tells him he will do great things for Egypt. Will

the Sphinx's words come true, or is Thutmose simply

dreaming? (Picture Window Books)

Isis and Osiris (Gr 3-5) - Isis and Osiris have never trusted their brother

Set. When Set hosts a huge banquet for Osiris, Isis is worried. Osiris falls

for Set's trickery, and is separated from his beloved Isis. Will Isis be able to

save Osiris? (Picture Window Books)

Isis and the Seven Scorpions (Gr 3-5) - The god Thoth creates

seven giant scorpions to protect Isis and Horus as they flee

from Set's palace. When Isis, Horus, and the scorpions arrive in

a village, they need help, but a rich woman turns them away.

The furious scorpions vow revenge. Will the rich woman pay

for her selfish ways? (Picture Window Books)

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The Search for the Book of Thoth (Gr 3-5) - Prince

Neferkaptah has always loved learning. When he hears of a

great book of knowledge called The Book of Thoth, he sets out

to find it. But the gods have made his task difficult. Will

Neferkaptah find the great book of the gods, or will he

continue his search forever? (Picture Window Books)

Savage Sands (Gr 3-6) -The immortal super-villain VANDAL SAVAGE is

loose! He has escaped prison and fled to the timeless tombs of Egypt, where

he raises an army of living mummies. HAL JORDAN, as GREEN LANTERN,

soars into the shifting sands to defeat the zombie-like rampage, but VANDAL

SAVAGE has another weapon. He animates the sleeping Sphinx itself! HAL

must solve the ancient riddle of the stone-cold creature, or he’ll never leave

Egypt alive. (Stone Arch Books)

Unearthed: Volume Ten (Gr 5-9) - Omar convinces Eldrick

Otus to let him lead the Revolution on a trip to recover a

Fragment in Egypt. When they discover the Fragment is

resting deep within a forgotten pyramid, Omar sends his two

best climbers after it. The Collective, led by Elliot Addison,

causes the pyramid’s entrance to collapse. The teens must

work together to retrieve the Fragment and find a way

out...before the pyramid becomes their crypt!

(Stone Arch Books)

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What Did the Ancient Egyptians Do For Me? (Gr 3-6) -

From paper to makeup to domesticated cats, the Ancient

Egyptians continue to influence all aspects of contemporary

life. Read this book to find out more about how we encounter

links to the ancient world every day. (Heinemann-Raintree)

Egypt’s Mysterious Pyramids: An Isabel Soto Archaeology Adventure

(Gr 3-9) - In graphic novel format, follows the adventures of Isabel Soto

as she discovers the secrets about Egypt’s great pyramids. (Capstone

Press)

Gritty, Stinky Ancient Egypt: The Disgusting Details

About Life in Ancient Egypt (Gr 5-8) - From icky

mummies to bacteria-filled water and sandy food, life

could be stinky for people in ancient Egypt. Get ready to

explore the nasty side of life in the ancient Egyptian

empire.

(Capstone Press)