Embark on a fascinating journey through time to explore the world of Ancient Egypt and the civilizations that thrived alongside her. This captivating narrative unveils the mysteries of Egypt's powerful pharaohs, intricate hieroglyphs, unique art, pervasive religion, and towering pyramids.
A Panorama of the Ancient World
Ancient Egypt and Her Neighbors offers a comprehensive panorama of the ancient world, showcasing its diverse cultures and civilizations. Discover the stories of civilizations near and far, from the secrets of a chalk horse and giant stones in Great Britain to the puzzle of a vanished people in the Indus Valley.
Explore the tale of the charging bull that the Ancient Minoans could not leap over, and learn why writing on turtle shells assured a lasting dynasty in Ancient China. This book brings the ancient world to life, making it accessible and engaging for readers of all ages.
Civilizations Beyond Egypt
While Egypt receives significant attention, the book also delves into the history of other ancient civilizations. Civilizations other than the Egyptian that are encountered in this book are the Sumerian, Harappan (Indus Valley), Briton, Babylonian, Chinese, Minoan, Hittite, Nubian, Assyrian, and Persian. A few others such as the Canaanites are woven into stories of these civilizations.
Learn about the Sumerians, known for their advancements in writing and agriculture. Uncover the mysteries of the Harappan civilization in the Indus Valley, and explore the unique culture of the Britons, with their enigmatic chalk horse and giant stones.
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Discover the Babylonian empire, renowned for its code of laws and architectural achievements. Journey to ancient China, where writing on turtle shells played a crucial role in establishing dynasties. Finally, delve into the world of the Minoans, with their captivating bull-leaping rituals.
Storytelling and Historical Context
In Ancient Egypt and Her Neighbors, Lorene Lambert relates some stories, but her storytelling takes place within the context of the historical narratives. She makes connections between events over time and between civilizations.
Lambert's writing style is lively and engaging, often speaking directly to the readers and prompting them with questions to maintain their attention. This approach makes the book an enjoyable and educational experience for readers.
The book also encourages readers to consider the geography of the ancient world, sometimes addressing the geography, urging students to look at a globe. A map of Egypt and a modern world map at the back of the book might be used for geographical references although it would help to have larger, more-colorful geographical resources.
Suitable for a Wide Audience
While younger children might enjoy this book as a read-aloud, it is best suited for children around fourth through sixth grade level-either for reading aloud or independent reading-because of the way Lambert intertwines the historical narrative. The language is easy to comprehend and picture the civilizations mentioned in the book.
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The only drawback is bouncing from one civilization to another but it does keep the Information fresh and relevant. The book gives you enough to pique your interest and make you want to go digging for more information.
Biblical Perspective
The book agrees with the Biblical account of creation and the beginning of man. You will find no evolutionary comments or allusions to millions of years and savage humans.
Lambert occasionally relates events to the Old Testament, such as Cyrus’ order that allowed the Jews in captivity to return to their homeland. Sometimes, she identifies time periods in reference to the “birth of Christ.” While such references don’t make it a Christian book, Christians are the audience most likely to appreciate such allusions.
Ancient Egypt and Her Neighbors supports the worship of the one true God and a Biblical worldview. The author clearly explains the beliefs of ancient civilizations but does not sensationalize or condone them.
Available Formats
Ancient Egypt and Her Neighbors is available in print or as a PDF. Ancient Egypt and Her Neighbors is also available as an audiobook read by Sonya Shafer. Now you can assign your children to listen to a chapter while you work on other things, or just give your reading voice a rest and enjoy having someone else pronounce those ancient names!
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Whether you choose the print, PDF, or audiobook version, Ancient Egypt and Her Neighbors promises a lively introduction to ancient civilizations that children should enjoy.
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