Treasure Trove of an Ancient Egyptian Child

Imagine that nearly 3,500 years ago, an Egyptian child collected everyday objects that were precious to her, & hid them away in a secret box. Now imagine unearthing this box today as treasure trove! The secret compartment in this book contains sturdy, cardboard replicas of all the treasures collected by our Egyptian child, such as a polished mirror, lotus flower, pendant, comb, amulet bracelet, & board game. Read letters written by the child to explain why she kept the objects. Learn about the background & purpose of each treasured thing. Imagine being that child & enter the world of the ancient Egyptians. Share their culture, beliefs, superstitions, & daily life. The 24-page illustrated book provides an introduction to ancient Egypt. A special gift.ÓLeonard, Barry is the author of 'Treasure Trove of an Ancient Egyptian Child', published 2005 under ISBN 9780756789398 and ISBN 0756789397.