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Treasury of Egyptian Mythology: Classic Stories o Hardcover - 2013

by Napoli, Donna Jo

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This volume is a stunning tableau of Egyptian myths, including those of pharaohs, queens, deities, and legendary creatures like the Sphinx. The stories are embellished with sidebars that provide historical, cultural, and geographic context and a mapping feature. Resource notes and ample back matter direct readers to discover more about ancient Egypt. Full color.

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  • Title Treasury of Egyptian Mythology: Classic Stories o
  • Author Napoli, Donna Jo
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Edition Hardback
  • Condition New
  • Pages 192
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Natl Geographic Soc Childrens books, NEW YORK
  • Date 2013-10-22
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Bibliography, Illustrated, Index, Maps
  • Bookseller's Inventory # ING9781426313806
  • ISBN 9781426313806 / 1426313802
  • Weight 2.6 lbs (1.18 kg)
  • Dimensions 11.8 x 9 x 1 in (29.97 x 22.86 x 2.54 cm)
  • Ages 09 to 12 years
  • Grade levels 4 - 7
  • Reading level 860
  • Themes
    • Chronological Period: Ancient (To 499 A.D.)
    • Cultural Region: Middle Eastern
    • Cultural Region: North Africa
  • Library of Congress subjects Mythology, Egyptian, Folklore - Egypt
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 2013454934
  • Dewey Decimal Code 299.311

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From the publisher

DONNA JO NAPOLI is professor of linguistics at Swarthmore College, mother of five, grandmother of two, and the author of more than seventy books for children and young adults. While her undergraduate major was mathematics and her graduate work was in linguistics, she has a profound love of mythology, folklore, and fairy tales. Her website is donnajonapoli.com

Media reviews

Named a 2014 Notable Children's Book by the Association for Library Service to Children

"Sumptuous of format, magisterial of content, stimulating for heart and mind both." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review

"Mythological beings emerge as fully formed characters through equally powerful storytelling and images." Publishers Weekly, starred review


"In this exemplary book of folklore, Napoli introduces young readers to Egyptian mythology with vivid language and illustration and anchors the tales in intriging and research-supported interpretation." Association for Library Service to Children
 

Citations

  • Booklist, 10/01/2013, Page 51
  • Horn Book Magazine, 05/01/2014, Page 104
  • Hornbook Guide to Children, 07/01/2014, Page 0
  • Kirkus Best Middle Grade Books, 11/15/2013, Page 81
  • Kirkus Reviews, 09/15/2013, Page 0
  • Publishers Weekly, 09/30/2013, Page 0
  • School Library Journal, 12/01/2013, Page 148
  • Shelf Awareness, 12/03/2013, Page 0

About the author

DONNA JO NAPOLI is professor of linguistics at Swarthmore College, mother of five, grandmother of five, and the author of more than 80 books for children and young adults. While her undergraduate major was mathematics and her graduate work was in linguistics, she has a profound love of mythology, folklore, and fairy tales.

CHRISTINA BALIT is a graduate of the Chelsea School of Art and the Royal College of Art, London. An award-winning dramatist and illustrator, Christina has painted more than 20 children's books, including Blodin and the Beast by Michael Morpurgo, Zoo in the Sky, The Planet Gods, The Lion Bible, National Geographic's Treasury of Greek Mythology, and National Geographic's Treasury Egyptian Mythology. Her author titles include Escape From Pompeii, Atlantis, The Legend of the Lost City, and An Arabian Home. Her plays include Woman With Upturned Skirt, The Sentence, and Needle (winner of the Brave New Role award).

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