Modern Nations of the World - Egypt - Hardcover

Stuart A. Kallen

9781560065357: Modern Nations of the World - Egypt

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1560065354 ISBN 13: 9781560065357

Publisher: Lucent Books, 1999

From its history as one of the earliest civilizations to its pivotal role in modern times, Egypt has supplied many gifts to world culture.

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Review:

"The book details the country's climate, geography, agriculture, industry, daily life in both rural and urban areas, and arts and culture. The book features maps, black-and-white photographs, and special boxes...The book's final pages offer a set of facts-at-a-glance, a detailed chronology, an annotated bibliography including works for both children and adults, an annotated list of works consulted (including web sites), and an index."
-- Multi-Cultural Review (March 2001) (MultiCultural Review 20010301)

"Libraries seeking solid, lasting references for their geography section will want to include...these additions... the Modern Nations of the World series provides important overviews and information on the history and politics of the countries with black-and-white photos peppering the accounts."
-- Children's Bookwatch (January 2000) (Children's Bookwatch 20000101)

From School Library Journal:

Grade 4-8-A fairly detailed history that highlights the country's various ethnic groups, the rise of Islam, and political developments. Frequent information sidebars cover subjects in more detail, such as King Tutankhamen, mummies, the library at Alexandria, and Gamal Abdel Nasser. Black-and-white photos and reproductions, maps, and a three-page facts section are included. The strength of this volume is its carefully developed history of Egypt from ancient times to the present; however, it pales in comparison to Ann Heinrichs's Egypt (Children's, 1997), which offers solid coverage with color photos and a meaty bibliography that includes Web sites.
Steve Matthews, Foxcroft School, Middleburg, VA
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