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Cleopatra and Ancient Egypt for Kids: Her Life and World with 21 Activities
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031502
ISBN
9781613739754
Grade 4-8
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Description
Combining biography with hands-on activities is an effective teaching methodology and the "for Kids books from Chicago Review Press are masters of this art. Cleopatra's life marked the end of the Egyptian dynasties and ushered in the Roman Empire. This book, looking back at the splendor of Egypt, details 21 projects that illustrate the diversity and creativity that marked the Egyptian culture. Transporting an obelisk on water, designing a cartouche bookmark, building a shadoof, and creating an Egyptian relief sculpture are just a few. Although what we actually know about Cleopatra is minimal, it's enough to have generated a surprisingly number of stories and legends. The biographical text, accompanied by maps and timelines, relates the evidence for her charismatic personality as well as her intelligence and ability to speak multiple languages. Please note that one picture (from a famous painting) is a bit "revealing. Horizontal orientation, b/w illustrations, 129 pgs, pb. ~ Janice
Publisher's Description of Cleopatra and Ancient Egypt for Kids: Her Life and World with 21 Activities
An in-depth, hands-on study of ancient Egypt's most famous figure
Cleopatra has been called intelligent and scheming, ambitious and ruthless, sensual and indulgent. This unique biography captures the excitement of her life story, including portions that have been largely neglected, such as her interest in literature and science and her role as a mother, and allows readers to draw their own conclusions. Cleopatra and Ancient Egypt for Kids also includes maps, time lines, online resources, a glossary, and 21 engaging hands-on activities to help readers better appreciate the ancient culture and era in which Cleopatra lived. Kids will:
- Create a beaded Egyptian-style necklace
- Build a simple Nile River boat
- Prepare homemade yogurt
- Construct a model shadoof, a tool used to raise water to higher ground for irrigation
- Translate their names into hieroglyphs for a cartouche bookmark
- "Mummify" a hot dog
- Write an Egyptian love poem - And more!
Details
| Product Format: | Paperback |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Chicago Review Press |
| Author: | Simonetta Carr |
| Grades: | 4-8 |
| ISBN: | 9781613739754 |
| Length in Inches: | 8.5 |
| Width in Inches: | 11 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.25 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 1.1 |
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