This excellent activity book presents the cradle of civilization…the ancient Egyptians and their neighbors. Children will learn about four cultures : the Egyptians, the Mesopotamians, the Nubians and the Hittites. Fun hands-on projects help young explorers connect with these ancient cultures and see how they have influenced our own. Included are activities such as:<\/p>\n

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• Construct a Nile boat and learn about trade on the Nile River<\/li>\n
• Write cuneiform on clay and discover other ancient forms of writing<\/li>\n
• Build an irrigation machine and find our how the Nubians grew crops in the desert<\/li>\n
• Design a royal headdress in southern Mesopotamian style<\/li>\n
• Build a model mud-brick house<\/li>\n
• Design a model Egyptian garden<\/li>\n
• …and many more inventive, child-centered activities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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