Ancient Egypt

Blast Back!

by Nancy Ohlin, Adam Larkum (Illustrator)

Blast back to ancient Egypt in is this new nonfiction series and discover what it would have been like to live there!

When people talk about ancient Egypt, things like mummies and pyramids may come to mind. But what was ancient Egypt really like? This engaging nonfiction book, complete with black and white interior illustrations, will make readers feel like they've traveled back in time. It covers everything from what ancient Egyptians did for fun to the gods and goddesses they worshipped, and more. Find out cool, little-known facts such as how ancient Egyptian doctors used pigs' teeth to cure upset stomachs and how pets were often buried with their owners so they could be together in the afterlife.

Genres: Nonfiction, History, Childrens, Ancient History, Egypt, Juvenile, Middle Grade

114 pages, Kindle Edition

First published April 5, 2016

About the author

I am the author of Consent (Simon Pulse 2015) as well as Always, Forever, a YA retelling of Daphne du Maurier's Rebecca, and Beauty, a YA retelling of the Snow White tale.

I've also contributed to several celebrity novels, including a New York Times-bestselling YA trilogy.

My favorite cures for writers' block are long walks, long showers, popcorn, chocolate, and really expensive coffee. I talk to myself a lot while I write (you know, to make sure the dialogue zings).

Thank you for stopping by, and happy reading!

Reviews

[Bmack · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good beginning chapter book style non-fiction series. Also have the American Revolution and the Civil War.

[Mary · Rating 4 out of 5]

When I can read a book on Ancient Egypt and learn new things, you know it's a good book.

[Ellen · Rating 4 out of 5]

A nice and accessible look into Ancient Egypt. Standard facts and some unusual ones made this an entertaining read.

[Alison · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really like this series as it presents information in a clear simple way. Only big thing missing from this was Egyptians relationship with slavery

[Abraham Ray · Rating 5 out of 5]

great children's book about ancient egypt

[Janet · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another great book for children. It is the second in the series that I have read and I know my grandchildren will enjoy this book and learn. Highly recommend.

[Alina Karapandzich · Rating 4 out of 5]

Overall, I think this series in general does a great job of giving succinct summaries on different events and historical periods in a fairly easy to understand way. The vocabulary is pretty advanced for a YA book, so I would definitely say these books are more for 5th/6th graders and up, just because the vocabulary alone introduces a ton of new words that many don't come across until college even. The black and white, pencil sketch-like illustrations add some lightness to the density of the text and some humor too usually. I also like the way these books really break up the event/period into different subjects. For example, the book on Egypt has a section on the geographic setting, a brief history of Egypt and how the ancient peoples/land differs from Egypt today, the language and religion of ancient Egyptians, what daily life was like, funerary practices, art, culture, professions, etc. I also like that these books really don't gloss over the less than glamorous and idealized details of the past. For example, the one on Greece does not gloss over the fact that Athenian democracy was far from a true democracy, and that women were treated as mere objects/property of men, and the Greeks owned many slaves who were also unable to participate in politics. Too many history books romanticize these past societies and pedestal them, forgetting that there is a reason humans are meant to progress forward throughout time/history, and things are indeed better for many people now than they were in Ancient Rome or Greece or even during the Salem Witch trials. Overall, a great nonfiction series to introduce kids to a plethora of subjects, cultures, and historical events.

[Meredith · Rating 4 out of 5]

A quick read for middle graders about ancient Egypt. This book is high interest but low level, so accessible to older students while teaching grade level content and subject matter vocabulary. The chapters were short, and there were a few illustrations to help engage readers. This book was a good introduction to ancient Egypt.

[Becky · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not exactly what I thought it would be, but it gave a quick overview of various aspects of ancient Egypt. Not way too many details so it would not overwhelm a reader on the just starting to read chapter books, but I am thinking I may have enjoyed it better if it had real pictures instead of illustrations.

[Addison Children's Services · Rating 3 out of 5]

What has stayed the same in Egypt from years ago? Why were cats and jewelry buried with emperors hen they died? Was there really a female Pharaoh? A fun and educational read that you will enjoy and learn from.

[Haaley · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was interesting to read about. It didn't go too in depth and just touched on all the topics.

[Marie Schuh · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a pretty good children’s book about ancient Egypt that was interesting and well laid out. Yes, it was a filler book before I can get to the library later today, but it was worth the read.

[Mykel · Rating 5 out of 5]

These are great fun educational books. You are always going to learn a little something.

[Chrysti Becker · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nice introduction to Ancient Egypt. It highlights the basic knowledge you need to understand this civilization.