Myths are a rich source of history. People use them to make sense of our world. Even before myths were written down, people told and retold the stories of the gods and goddesses of their homeland. Readers of Egyptian Mythology will learn the history of myths, as well as their deeper meaning. From the sun god Amon-Ra to the good king Osiris, this book helps kids understand the myths that shape and direct people's lives.

"Seth was the Egyptian god of war, chaos, and storms. Seth explores the god's backstory and the purpose this crafty, devious god had in Egyptian mythology. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index"--Amazon.com.

"Maat was the Egyptian goddess of truth, justice, and order. Maat explores the goddess's backstory and why the ancient Egyptians worshipped her. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index"--Amazon.com.

In Ancient Egypt the Sun god Amen-Ra held sway, and the Pharaohs were declared direct descendants of Osiris. The Ancient Egyptians explained famine, harvest, floods and death by creating a pantheon of gods, and their rituals and ceremonies were designed to help citizens flourish in this world and the next. From the tale of 'The Magician Teta' to the story of 'How Ra Came Into Being' and the legends of gods such as Isis, Horus and Khnemu, this fascinating...

"Osiris was the Egyptian god of the underworld. Osiris explores the well-known god's backstory and why the ancient Egyptians treated him with respect"--

"Magic, monsters, and mayhem abound when Percy Jackson and Annabeth Chase meet Carter and Sadie Kane for the first time in this short story collection"--

Despite their best efforts, Carter and Sade Kane can't seem to keep Apophis, the chaos snake, down. Their only hope: find an ancient spell that might turn the serpent's own shadow into a weapon.

A brand-new Egyptian novel from the master of adventure fiction, Wilbur Smith. In the heart of Egypt Under the watchful eye of the Gods A new power is rising In the city of Lahun, Hui lives an enchanted life. The favoured son of a doting father, and ruler-in-waiting of the great city, his fate is set. But behind the beautiful facades a sinister evil is plotting. Craving power and embittered by jealousy, Hui's stepmother, the great sorceress Ipsetnofret,...

Journeying to the Valley of Kings, Alex and Ren prepare to combat powerful Death Walkers that are causing trouble throughout the world.