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Egyptian Diary: The Journal of Nakht, Young Scribe
SKU
029640
ISBN
9780763670542
Grade 4-7
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Description
Publisher's Description of Egyptian Diary: The Journal of Nakht, Young Scribe
The year is 1464 BC, and Nakht's family is moving to the city of Memphis. Nakht, who is studying to be a scribe, keeps a journal of the many sights and sounds of the bustling city -- temples and pyramids, cargo ships, a hippopotamus hunt, even a tomb robbery. Presented as a lively diary, here is an invitation for readers to witness firsthand what life was like for one boy in Egypt 3,500 years ago.
Category Description for Historical Diaries
These diaries make it enjoyable for young people to learn about living in ancient civilizations.
Roman Diary chronicles the story of Iliona, a Greek girl who is captured by pirates and auctioned off as a slave. While life is better than she anticipated, she must learn about the Roman culture: daily life, politics, and the excesses of the rich. This book is an Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Award winner.
Egyptian Diary is about Nakht, a young boy whose family is moving to Memphis, a city south of Cairo. As a student training to be a scribe, he keeps a journal about his life to sharpen his skills. He documents his view of temples and pyramids, a hippopotamus hunt, and a tomb robbery!
Each soft cover book is written by Richard Platt and illustrated by David Parkins, approx. 115 pages, and packed full of detailed illustrations, informative facts, and an index for reference. - Laura
Details
| Product Format: | Paperback |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Candlewick Press |
| Author: | Richard Platt |
| Grades: | 4-7 |
| ISBN: | 9780763670542 |
| Length in Inches: | 7 |
| Width in Inches: | 5.375 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.375 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 0.35 |
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