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History Smashers: Ancient Egypt

Name: History Smashers: Ancient Egypt
ISBN: 9780593902332

Kate Messner

Random House Children's Books · Paperback · October 7, 2025

Reading lane: Ancient History for Kids

Myths!

Ancient History for Kids African History for Kids Archaeology for Kids history

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Myths Meet History

A lively look at ancient Egypt separates familiar legends from what historians know.

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Mummy curses and pyramid myths, reconsidered
Ancient history with a playful streak

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A focus on King Tut’s tomb and pyramid-building
Myths challenged with historical context

Book Details

Authors: Kate Messner
Publisher: Random House Children's Books
Published: October 7, 2025
Format: Paperback
Theme: Ancient History for Kids · African History for Kids
Reading lane: Ancient History for Kids

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History / General
African History for Kids
Africa for Kids

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Myths! Lies! Secret mummy curses? Grab your head lamp, the award-winning History Smashers are headed to Ancient Egypt to dig up the truth about this incredible early civilization—and the many myths that will be buried once and for all. A SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR In 1922, explorers opened King Tut's tomb and a nasty hex was placed on everyone present. RIGHT? Not so much. Okay, but aliens did soar in on a space craft and build the Pyramids, right? WRONG! The discovery of King Tutankhamun's tomb taught historians a lot about ancient Egyptian culture. But no one incurred the wrath of a mummy. And this early civilization had the money, power, and smarts to build the Pyramids--along with a host of other impressive structures! Join the History Smashers Ready to bust new myths? Check out more titles in the History Smashers series: - History Smashers: The Mayflower - History Smashers: The Titanic - History Smashers: Pearl Harbor - History Smashers: Plagues and Pandemics