Spotlight on Egypt /
Egypt
- New York, N.Y. : Crabtree Pub., c2011.
- 32 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 29 cm.
- Spotlight on my country .
- Spotlight on my country. .
Includes index.
Welcome to Egypt! -- The people of Egypt -- The land of Egypt -- The Nile River -- Life in Cairo -- Desert life -- Plants and animals -- What are pyramids? -- Ancient beliefs -- Religion today -- The history of Egypt -- Egypt's culture -- The tastes of Egypt -- Pictures from Egypt.
An introduction to one of the world's oldest civilizations. Covers everything from this country's ancient history under the ruling pharaohs to the customs and traditions of its people today. Egypt's wildlife and the importance of the Nile River and Sahara Desert are also highlighted.