VERDICT A great mix of text, visuals, and online resources to extend the learning for class studies or individual pleasure.īarghoorn, Linda. Each book ends with a page of questions to make text-to-self, to-text, or to-world connections. Readers can design their own sarcophagus, work puzzles, or solve a maze. A unique feature of these books is the QR codes that offer access to videos, additional information, links to other online resources, and PDF activity files. Text boxes offer extra “Did You Know?” facts like, “all cats were blessed.” A time line of famous pyramids or the steps of mummification are included in a “Dig Deeper” section. Plentiful photographs show the Great Sphinx, the Nile, and golden death masks. Each book in this series focuses on one area of interest, such as mythology or King Tut himself. Gr 2-3 –Ancient Egypt fascinates readers of all ages with its mummies, pyramids, and tombs full of treasure. Whether a series covers specific eras or uses a thematic approach, the information is presented in ways designed to draw in readers. Archival photos and other illustrations enrich the text and support readers, offering a glimpse into the events and personalities involved. Sidebars offer additional details on 3-D printers as compared to ancient techniques or Woody Guthrie’s folk songs about the Dust Bowl. Debates of historical myths versus facts and after-reading questions lead readers back into the text and spark discussions. Graphic novel format, video links, and tomb raider avatars are just a few of the methods used to engage readers. From the ancient realms of China and Egypt through the birth of modern technology, a variety of approaches bring history to life this season.
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