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ANCIENT EGYPTBLAST BACK!

by Nancy Ohlin illustrated by Adam Larkumby Nancy Ohlin illustrated by Adam Larkum

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Description: First edition. | New York : little bee books, 2016. | Includes bibliographical references. Description: First edition. | New York : little bee books, 2016. | Includes bibliographical references. Description: First edition. | New York : little bee books, 2016. | Includes bibliographical references. Description: First edition. | New York : little bee books, 2016. | Includes bibliographical references. Includes bibliographical references. Subjects: LCSH: Egypt—Civilization—To 332 B.C.—Juvenile literature. | Egypt--History—To 332 B.C.—Juvenile literature. Classification: LCC DT61 .O36 2016 | DDC 932.01--dc23 LC record available at http://lccn.loc.gov/2015039047Classification: LCC DT61 .O36 2016 | DDC 932.01--dc23

Includes bibliographical references. Subjects: LCSH: Egypt—Civilization—To 332 B.C.—Juvenile literature. | Egypt--History—To 332 B.C.—Juvenile literature. Classification: LCC DT61 .O36 2016 | DDC 932.01--dc23 LC record available at http://lccn.loc.gov/2015039047

Includes bibliographical references. Includes bibliographical references. Includes bibliographical references. Includes bibliographical references. Subjects: LCSH: Egypt—Civilization—To 332 B.C.—Juvenile literature. | Subjects: LCSH: Egypt—Civilization—To 332 B.C.—Juvenile literature. | Egypt--History—To 332 B.C.—Juvenile literature. Egypt--History—To 332 B.C.—Juvenile literature. Classification: LCC DT61 .O36 2016 | DDC 932.01--dc23 Classification: LCC DT61 .O36 2016 | DDC 932.01--dc23 Classification: LCC DT61 .O36 2016 | DDC 932.01--dc23 LC record available at http://lccn.loc.gov/2015039047Classification: LCC DT61 .O36 2016 | DDC 932.01--dc23

Includes bibliographical references. Subjects: LCSH: Egypt—Civilization—To 332 B.C.—Juvenile literature. | Includes bibliographical references. Subjects: LCSH: Egypt—Civilization—To 332 B.C.—Juvenile literature. |

Classification: LCC DT61 .O36 2016 | DDC 932.01--dc23 LC record available at http://lccn.loc.gov/2015039047LC record available at http://lccn.loc.gov/2015039047Classification: LCC DT61 .O36 2016 | DDC 932.01--dc23 LC record available at http://lccn.loc.gov/2015039047Classification: LCC DT61 .O36 2016 | DDC 932.01--dc23 Egypt--History—To 332 B.C.—Juvenile literature. Classification: LCC DT61 .O36 2016 | DDC 932.01--dc23 Egypt--History—To 332 B.C.—Juvenile literature. Classification: LCC DT61 .O36 2016 | DDC 932.01--dc23 Classification: LCC DT61 .O36 2016 | DDC 932.01--dc23

Subjects: LCSH: Egypt—Civilization—To 332 B.C.—Juvenile literature. | Egypt--History—To 332 B.C.—Juvenile literature. Subjects: LCSH: Egypt—Civilization—To 332 B.C.—Juvenile literature. | Egypt--History—To 332 B.C.—Juvenile literature.

Includes bibliographical references. Subjects: LCSH: Egypt—Civilization—To 332 B.C.—Juvenile literature. | Egypt--History—To 332 B.C.—Juvenile literature.

Includes bibliographical references. Subjects: LCSH: Egypt—Civilization—To 332 B.C.—Juvenile literature. | Includes bibliographical references. Subjects: LCSH: Egypt—Civilization—To 332 B.C.—Juvenile literature. | Egypt--History—To 332 B.C.—Juvenile literature. Egypt--History—To 332 B.C.—Juvenile literature. Egypt--History—To 332 B.C.—Juvenile literature. Classification: LCC DT61 .O36 2016 | DDC 932.01--dc23 Egypt--History—To 332 B.C.—Juvenile literature. Classification: LCC DT61 .O36 2016 | DDC 932.01--dc23 Egypt--History—To 332 B.C.—Juvenile literature.

Includes bibliographical references. Subjects: LCSH: Egypt—Civilization—To 332 B.C.—Juvenile literature. | Egypt--History—To 332 B.C.—Juvenile literature.

Includes bibliographical references. Subjects: LCSH: Egypt—Civilization—To 332 B.C.—Juvenile literature. | Includes bibliographical references. Includes bibliographical references. Subjects: LCSH: Egypt—Civilization—To 332 B.C.—Juvenile literature. | Egypt--History—To 332 B.C.—Juvenile literature. Egypt--History—To 332 B.C.—Juvenile literature. Classification: LCC DT61 .O36 2016 | DDC 932.01--dc23 Egypt--History—To 332 B.C.—Juvenile literature. Classification: LCC DT61 .O36 2016 | DDC 932.01--dc23

Subjects: LCSH: Egypt—Civilization—To 332 B.C.—Juvenile literature. | Subjects: LCSH: Egypt—Civilization—To 332 B.C.—Juvenile literature. | Includes bibliographical references. Subjects: LCSH: Egypt—Civilization—To 332 B.C.—Juvenile literature. | Egypt--History—To 332 B.C.—Juvenile literature. Egypt--History—To 332 B.C.—Juvenile literature. Classification: LCC DT61 .O36 2016 | DDC 932.01--dc23

Includes bibliographical references. Subjects: LCSH: Egypt—Civilization—To 332 B.C.—Juvenile literature. | Egypt--History—To 332 B.C.—Juvenile literature. Classification: LCC DT61 .O36 2016 | DDC 932.01--dc23

Subjects: LCSH: Egypt—Civilization—To 332 B.C.—Juvenile literature. | Includes bibliographical references. Subjects: LCSH: Egypt—Civilization—To 332 B.C.—Juvenile literature. | Egypt--History—To 332 B.C.—Juvenile literature. Classification: LCC DT61 .O36 2016 | DDC 932.01--dc23

Includes bibliographical references. Subjects: LCSH: Egypt—Civilization—To 332 B.C.—Juvenile literature. | Egypt--History—To 332 B.C.—Juvenile literature. Classification: LCC DT61 .O36 2016 | DDC 932.01--dc23

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CONTENTS

IntroductionA Brief History of Ancient EgyptGeography and ClimateGetting AroundGods and GoddessesPharaohsPyramidsThe AfterlifeEveryday LifeHealth and MedicineCrime and Punishment The End of a CivilizationHow Do We Know All This? The Legacy of Ancient EgyptSelected Bibliography

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The End of a CivilizationHow Do We Know All This? How Do We Know All This? How Do We Know All This? How Do We Know All This? How Do We Know All This? 98

Health and MedicineHealth and MedicineHealth and Medicine

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INTRODUCTION

When you hear people talk about “Ancient Egypt,” you might think of things like mummies and pyramids. But what was Ancient Egypt really like? What did people do for fun? What kinds of pets did they have? And what were those pyramids for, anyway? Let’s blast back in time for a little adventure and find out. . . .

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A BRIEF HISTORY OF ANCIENT EGYPT

You’re wondering: What exactly is Ancient Egypt? Ancient Egypt is a civilization. “Civilization” means the society, culture, and way of life of a particular time and place. It’s “ancient” because it’s more than f ive thousand years old.

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Ancient Egypt would not have been possible without the Nile River and rain. Lots of rain. Every summer, heavy rains to the south of Egypt made the water level of the river rise. The river f looded and soaked the lands along its banks.

This watery, goopy mud became rich, fertile soil that was perfect for farming. People moved to this area and began growing wheat, barley, f lax, and other crops. They formed villages. Eventually, they split into two districts: Upper Egypt and Lower Egypt, also known as the “Two Lands.”

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This watery, goopy mud became rich, fertile soil that was perfect for farming. People moved to this

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This watery, goopy mud became rich, fertile soil that was perfect for farming. People moved to this

This watery, goopy mud became rich, fertile soil that was perfect for farming. People moved to this

This watery, goopy mud became rich, fertile soil that was perfect for farming. People moved to this that was perfect for farming. People moved to this area and began growing wheat, barley, f lax, and that was perfect for farming. People moved to this area and began growing wheat, barley, f lax, and that was perfect for farming. People moved to this that was perfect for farming. People moved to this that was perfect for farming. People moved to this that was perfect for farming. People moved to this that was perfect for farming. People moved to this

This watery, goopy mud became rich, fertile soil that was perfect for farming. People moved to this that was perfect for farming. People moved to this

This watery, goopy mud became rich, fertile soil that was perfect for farming. People moved to this area and began growing wheat, barley, f lax, and that was perfect for farming. People moved to this

This watery, goopy mud became rich, fertile soil that was perfect for farming. People moved to this area and began growing wheat, barley, f lax, and

This watery, goopy mud became rich, fertile soil that was perfect for farming. People moved to this area and began growing wheat, barley, f lax, and

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Ancient Egypt can be divided roughly into these key periods:

Around f ive thousand years ago, the Two Lands united and became the kingdom of Egypt. This event is often considered to be the beginning of Ancient Egypt. The civilization lasted for

approximately three thousand years, until Egypt was folded into the Roman Empire (and possibly even later, until the Islamic conquest of Egypt). The country of Egypt still exists today, although it is no longer called a “kingdom.”

of Ancient Egypt. The civilization lasted for of Ancient Egypt. The civilization lasted for of Ancient Egypt. The civilization lasted for of Ancient Egypt. The civilization lasted for of Ancient Egypt. The civilization lasted for of Ancient Egypt. The civilization lasted for of Ancient Egypt. The civilization lasted for of Ancient Egypt. The civilization lasted for of Ancient Egypt. The civilization lasted for of Ancient Egypt. The civilization lasted for of Ancient Egypt. The civilization lasted for of Ancient Egypt. The civilization lasted for

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Around f ive thousand years ago, the Two Lands united and became the kingdom of Egypt. Lands united and became the kingdom of Egypt.

Around f ive thousand years ago, the Two Lands united and became the kingdom of Egypt. Lands united and became the kingdom of Egypt. Lands united and became the kingdom of Egypt. This event is often considered to be the beginning Lands united and became the kingdom of Egypt. This event is often considered to be the beginning Lands united and became the kingdom of Egypt. Lands united and became the kingdom of Egypt. Lands united and became the kingdom of Egypt. Lands united and became the kingdom of Egypt. Lands united and became the kingdom of Egypt. Lands united and became the kingdom of Egypt. This event is often considered to be the beginning

Around f ive thousand years ago, the Two Lands united and became the kingdom of Egypt. This event is often considered to be the beginning Lands united and became the kingdom of Egypt. Lands united and became the kingdom of Egypt. This event is often considered to be the beginning Lands united and became the kingdom of Egypt. This event is often considered to be the beginning

country of Egypt still exists today, although it is no longer called a “kingdom.” country of Egypt still exists today, although it is no longer called a “kingdom.” country of Egypt still exists today, although it is no longer called a “kingdom.” country of Egypt still exists today, although it is no longer called a “kingdom.” country of Egypt still exists today, although it is no longer called a “kingdom.” country of Egypt still exists today, although it is no longer called a “kingdom.” country of Egypt still exists today, although it is no longer called a “kingdom.” country of Egypt still exists today, although it is no longer called a “kingdom.” country of Egypt still exists today, although it is no longer called a “kingdom.” country of Egypt still exists today, although it is no longer called a “kingdom.” longer called a “kingdom.” longer called a “kingdom.” longer called a “kingdom.” country of Egypt still exists today, although it is no longer called a “kingdom.” country of Egypt still exists today, although it is no longer called a “kingdom.” longer called a “kingdom.” longer called a “kingdom.” longer called a “kingdom.” longer called a “kingdom.” longer called a “kingdom.” longer called a “kingdom.” longer called a “kingdom.”

approximately three thousand years, until Egypt approximately three thousand years, until Egypt approximately three thousand years, until Egypt approximately three thousand years, until Egypt was folded into the Roman Empire (and possibly even later, until the Islamic conquest of Egypt). The country of Egypt still exists today, although it is no even later, until the Islamic conquest of Egypt). The was folded into the Roman Empire (and possibly even later, until the Islamic conquest of Egypt). The country of Egypt still exists today, although it is no

was folded into the Roman Empire (and possibly was folded into the Roman Empire (and possibly was folded into the Roman Empire (and possibly even later, until the Islamic conquest of Egypt). The even later, until the Islamic conquest of Egypt). The was folded into the Roman Empire (and possibly was folded into the Roman Empire (and possibly even later, until the Islamic conquest of Egypt). The country of Egypt still exists today, although it is no country of Egypt still exists today, although it is no even later, until the Islamic conquest of Egypt). The country of Egypt still exists today, although it is no even later, until the Islamic conquest of Egypt). The even later, until the Islamic conquest of Egypt). The was folded into the Roman Empire (and possibly was folded into the Roman Empire (and possibly was folded into the Roman Empire (and possibly even later, until the Islamic conquest of Egypt). The was folded into the Roman Empire (and possibly was folded into the Roman Empire (and possibly even later, until the Islamic conquest of Egypt). The even later, until the Islamic conquest of Egypt). The even later, until the Islamic conquest of Egypt). The was folded into the Roman Empire (and possibly even later, until the Islamic conquest of Egypt). The

approximately three thousand years, until Egypt was folded into the Roman Empire (and possibly approximately three thousand years, until Egypt approximately three thousand years, until Egypt was folded into the Roman Empire (and possibly was folded into the Roman Empire (and possibly was folded into the Roman Empire (and possibly even later, until the Islamic conquest of Egypt). The was folded into the Roman Empire (and possibly even later, until the Islamic conquest of Egypt). The was folded into the Roman Empire (and possibly was folded into the Roman Empire (and possibly was folded into the Roman Empire (and possibly was folded into the Roman Empire (and possibly was folded into the Roman Empire (and possibly was folded into the Roman Empire (and possibly even later, until the Islamic conquest of Egypt). The

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Experts are still trying to f igure out dates, names, and other details regarding Ancient Egypt. It was a long time ago, and we don’t have all the neces-sary records and remains to be absolutely certain about everything. New discoveries and new theories continue to be made. Egyptology, the study of Ancient Egypt, is a fascinating f ield!

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Experts are still trying to f igure out dates, names, and other details regarding Ancient Egypt. It was

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GEOGRAPHY AND CLIMATE

If you could see Egypt as it was thousands of years ago, you would notice a lot of interesting things. Like today’s Egypt, Ancient Egypt was in north-eastern Africa on the banks of the Nile River. Even back then, the Nile was the longest river in the world. And even back then, it was home to animals like crocodiles and hippos.

If you could see Egypt as it was thousands of years ago, you would notice a lot of interesting things.

If you could see Egypt as it was thousands of years ago, you would notice a lot of interesting things.

If you could see Egypt as it was thousands of years ago, you would notice a lot of interesting things.

If you could see Egypt as it was thousands of years ago, you would notice a lot of interesting things.

If you could see Egypt as it was thousands of years ago, you would notice a lot of interesting things.

If you could see Egypt as it was thousands of years ago, you would notice a lot of interesting things.

If you could see Egypt as it was thousands of years ago, you would notice a lot of interesting things.

If you could see Egypt as it was thousands of years ago, you would notice a lot of interesting things.

If you could see Egypt as it was thousands of years ago, you would notice a lot of interesting things.

If you could see Egypt as it was thousands of years ago, you would notice a lot of interesting things.

If you could see Egypt as it was thousands of years ago, you would notice a lot of interesting things.

If you could see Egypt as it was thousands of years ago, you would notice a lot of interesting things.

If you could see Egypt as it was thousands of years ago, you would notice a lot of interesting things.

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eastern Africa on the banks of the Nile River. Even eastern Africa on the banks of the Nile River. Even eastern Africa on the banks of the Nile River. Even eastern Africa on the banks of the Nile River. Even back then, the Nile was the longest river in the world. And even back then, it was home to animals back then, the Nile was the longest river in the world. And even back then, it was home to animals back then, the Nile was the longest river in the back then, the Nile was the longest river in the world. And even back then, it was home to animals world. And even back then, it was home to animals world. And even back then, it was home to animals back then, the Nile was the longest river in the back then, the Nile was the longest river in the world. And even back then, it was home to animals world. And even back then, it was home to animals world. And even back then, it was home to animals world. And even back then, it was home to animals back then, the Nile was the longest river in the back then, the Nile was the longest river in the back then, the Nile was the longest river in the back then, the Nile was the longest river in the back then, the Nile was the longest river in the back then, the Nile was the longest river in the back then, the Nile was the longest river in the back then, the Nile was the longest river in the world. And even back then, it was home to animals back then, the Nile was the longest river in the world. And even back then, it was home to animals back then, the Nile was the longest river in the eastern Africa on the banks of the Nile River. Even back then, the Nile was the longest river in the eastern Africa on the banks of the Nile River. Even back then, the Nile was the longest river in the back then, the Nile was the longest river in the back then, the Nile was the longest river in the world. And even back then, it was home to animals back then, the Nile was the longest river in the world. And even back then, it was home to animals back then, the Nile was the longest river in the back then, the Nile was the longest river in the back then, the Nile was the longest river in the back then, the Nile was the longest river in the back then, the Nile was the longest river in the eastern Africa on the banks of the Nile River. Even back then, the Nile was the longest river in the back then, the Nile was the longest river in the world. And even back then, it was home to animals

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There were farms, towns, and villages up and down the river on both sides. Beyond them was desert—miles and miles of desert. Some nomads lived in the desert.

Many houses were set on raised ground near the river and some may have been close to the edge of the desert, too. This was because the Ancient Egyptians wanted to prevent their homes from washing away during f loods. (This doesn’t happen anymore, thanks to a big dam that was constructed in the 1960s called the Aswan High Dam.)

Egyptians wanted to prevent their homes from washing away during f loods. (This doesn’t happen Egyptians wanted to prevent their homes from washing away during f loods. (This doesn’t happen Egyptians wanted to prevent their homes from washing away during f loods. (This doesn’t happen Egyptians wanted to prevent their homes from washing away during f loods. (This doesn’t happen Egyptians wanted to prevent their homes from washing away during f loods. (This doesn’t happen Egyptians wanted to prevent their homes from washing away during f loods. (This doesn’t happen Egyptians wanted to prevent their homes from washing away during f loods. (This doesn’t happen Egyptians wanted to prevent their homes from washing away during f loods. (This doesn’t happen Egyptians wanted to prevent their homes from washing away during f loods. (This doesn’t happen Egyptians wanted to prevent their homes from washing away during f loods. (This doesn’t happen washing away during f loods. (This doesn’t happen washing away during f loods. (This doesn’t happen washing away during f loods. (This doesn’t happen Egyptians wanted to prevent their homes from washing away during f loods. (This doesn’t happen Egyptians wanted to prevent their homes from washing away during f loods. (This doesn’t happen washing away during f loods. (This doesn’t happen washing away during f loods. (This doesn’t happen washing away during f loods. (This doesn’t happen washing away during f loods. (This doesn’t happen washing away during f loods. (This doesn’t happen washing away during f loods. (This doesn’t happen washing away during f loods. (This doesn’t happen anymore, thanks to a big dam that was constructed anymore, thanks to a big dam that was constructed in the 1960s called the Aswan High Dam.)anymore, thanks to a big dam that was constructed anymore, thanks to a big dam that was constructed anymore, thanks to a big dam that was constructed in the 1960s called the Aswan High Dam.)anymore, thanks to a big dam that was constructed anymore, thanks to a big dam that was constructed anymore, thanks to a big dam that was constructed in the 1960s called the Aswan High Dam.)anymore, thanks to a big dam that was constructed anymore, thanks to a big dam that was constructed anymore, thanks to a big dam that was constructed anymore, thanks to a big dam that was constructed anymore, thanks to a big dam that was constructed in the 1960s called the Aswan High Dam.)

Many houses were set on raised ground near Many houses were set on raised ground near Many houses were set on raised ground near Many houses were set on raised ground near the river and some may have been close to the edge of the desert, too. This was because the Ancient Egyptians wanted to prevent their homes from of the desert, too. This was because the Ancient the river and some may have been close to the edge of the desert, too. This was because the Ancient Egyptians wanted to prevent their homes from

the river and some may have been close to the edge the river and some may have been close to the edge the river and some may have been close to the edge of the desert, too. This was because the Ancient of the desert, too. This was because the Ancient of the desert, too. This was because the Ancient the river and some may have been close to the edge the river and some may have been close to the edge of the desert, too. This was because the Ancient Egyptians wanted to prevent their homes from Egyptians wanted to prevent their homes from of the desert, too. This was because the Ancient Egyptians wanted to prevent their homes from of the desert, too. This was because the Ancient of the desert, too. This was because the Ancient the river and some may have been close to the edge the river and some may have been close to the edge the river and some may have been close to the edge of the desert, too. This was because the Ancient the river and some may have been close to the edge the river and some may have been close to the edge of the desert, too. This was because the Ancient of the desert, too. This was because the Ancient of the desert, too. This was because the Ancient the river and some may have been close to the edge of the desert, too. This was because the Ancient

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The houses were built out of mud bricks, which worked well in the arid, or dry, climate. If it had rained a lot in Egypt, the mud bricks might have dissolved and turned into plain old mud!

The climate of Egypt has become even more arid over time. Weather-wise, there are two seasons: a hot summer, which goes from May to October, and a mild winter, which goes from November to April.a mild winter, which goes from November to April.a mild winter, which goes from November to April.a mild winter, which goes from November to April.a mild winter, which goes from November to April.a mild winter, which goes from November to April.a mild winter, which goes from November to April.a mild winter, which goes from November to April.a mild winter, which goes from November to April.a mild winter, which goes from November to April.a mild winter, which goes from November to April.a mild winter, which goes from November to April.a mild winter, which goes from November to April.

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