> All Books > Book Series > Weird But True! > Weird But True! Know-It-All Ancient Egypt

Look Inside

Part of the Weird But True! Series

Weird But True! Know-It-All Ancient Egypt

By Sarah Wassner Flynn and National Geographic Kids

Paperback

Published on Aug 27, 2019 | 192 Pages

Amazon Barnes & Noble Books A Million Bookshop.org Target Walmart

Grades 3–7
Ages 8–12

Powerful pharaohs, deadly curses, beautiful queens, legendary cities, tombs filled with gold ... you’ll know it all by the time you finish this smart and wacky book!

Did you know that ancient Egyptians formed the world’s first police force? The 365-day calendar? We have ancient Egypt to thank for that, too! And the next time your parents tell you to brush your teeth, you can tell them that ancient Egyptians invented the first toothbrush and toothpaste. In this cool book, you’ll find out what life was like 3,000 years ago along the banks of the Nile River, explore the lives of famous pharaohs determined to leave their mark no matter the cost, and get the lowdown on famous battles for power. Discover weird facts about famous people, from Cleopatra to King Tut—and about famous places, from Alexandria to Thebes. It’s a must-have for all budding Egyptologists, archaeologists, or kids who want to be in-the-know about this fascinating civilization!

ISBN 9781426335457 (Paperback)
Published on Aug 27, 2019
Published by National Geographic Kids
Pages 192
Dimensions 6 x 9
Age Range 8-12 years
Grade Grades 3-7

Sarah Wassner Flynn

SARAH WASSNER FLYNN is a longtime writer for National Geographic Kids, including books in the blockbuster hit Weird But True! series, and the award-winning This Book Stinks (winner of the 2017 NSTA award for Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students and the 2018 AAAS Prize for Excellence in Science Books), among others. She loves writing, running, and triathlons. When she’s not writing about races, she’s usually training or competing in one.

National Geographic Kids

National Geographic Kids believes in the awesome power of science, exploration, and storytelling, and our children’s books bring the best of this incredible world directly to readers’ hands. Fun, colorful, and jam-packed with cool info, Nat Geo Kids books are also fact-checked, expert-reviewed, and 100 percent human-made—and from the only kids’ brand with roots in a world-class scientific organization. From leveled readers to photo-rich almanacs and from baby animals to dangerous dinosaurs, Nat Geo Kids has a book that will spark curiosity and ignite wonder in every young explorer!