Come take a walk by the Nile and discover the world of Pharaohs, solve the riddles of the Sphinx, play hide-and-seek among the great pyramids of Giza, and listen to the legends of Egyptian gods and goddesses! Along with details on how mummies were made and the meaning of hieroglyphics, this introduction to ancient Egypt for readers 4 to 8 features Federica Magrin's cheerful illustrations and detachable cardboard figures that can stand up with the help of the pedestals enclosed here.