{"product_id":"egyptian-myths-9780744056778","title":"Egyptian Myths","description":"\u003cb\u003eA beautifully illustrated collection of 20 ancient Egyptian myths retold for children aged 7-9.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDelve into a world of monstrous creatures, magical spells, and warring gods in this thrilling compendium of ancient Egyptian myths. With 20 exciting tales alongside fascinating historical information, this is a must-have introduction for young readers interested in one of the world's great early civilizations. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFrom the creation of the world to the first pharaohs, this book charts the full sweep of ancient Egyptian mythology, revealing fascinating elements of culture and religion along the way. The enthralling stories introduce mighty gods and wicked villains, while a handy reference section is packed with information about the ancient Egyptians themselves. Learn how Ra fought daily battles to make the Sun rise, how trouble-making Set brought chaos to the kingdom, and how Osiris became the first mummy. Perfect for children aged 7 to 9, this collection contains more than 20 enthralling new retellings of favorite myths as well as some you might not have heard before. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eEncourage your children to explore: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver 20 fascinating Egyptian myths, covering famous classics and lesser known stories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStriking illustrations by multi-award winning artist Katie Ponder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStunning gold foil on the cover \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA handy pronunciation guide listing all difficult-to-pronounce names for the reader's convenience\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey reference spreads combining the appeal of a story collection with key reference information\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's time to dive into the Duat underworld, ride into the sky on the back of the heavenly cow, and discover the secrets of the pharaoh's tombs. \u003ci\u003eEgyptian Myths\u003c\/i\u003e brings the world of ancient Egypt to life and is the perfect gift for children who love history and mythology. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt DK, we believe in the power of discovery. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSo why not complete the collection! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDiscover stories from Ancient Greece like never before with\u003ci\u003e Greek Myths, \u003c\/i\u003e and uncover action-packed tales of extraordinary creatures and compelling gods, goddesses and more with \u003ci\u003eNorse Myths. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eJean Menzies (Author) \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eJean Menzies\u003c\/b\u003e is an author, presenter and ancient historian born and raised in Edinburgh, Scotland. She has a PhD in classics and has spent more than a decade creating accessible content online about literature and history. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn 2020, she won the BAMB Breakthrough Author award for her first children's non-fiction book, \u003ci\u003eGreek Myths: Meet the Heroes, Gods, and Monsters of Ancient Greece.\u003c\/i\u003e She has since written and given talks on history and myth for all ages. \u003ci\u003eThe Lady of the Lake \u003c\/i\u003eis her debut novel. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eKatie Ponder (Illustrator) \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eKatie Ponder\u003c\/b\u003e graduated from Falmouth University in 2014 with a 1st class BA with honours in illustration. She enjoys bringing in textures from different media into her work. Katie's titles include Greek Myths, also for DK, publishing in July 2020. Katie's work can be seen at her Instagram @katieponderillustration and on her website: https: \/\/www.katieponderillustration.com\/\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50610616467730,"sku":"9780744056778","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_e85c1275-7262-4429-a0d7-54d5308e77a3.jpg?v=1732345828","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/egyptian-myths-9780744056778","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}