"Explores the lives of six remarkable female pharaohs, from Hatshepsut to Cleopatra--women who ruled with real power. What was so special about ancient Egypt that provided women this kind of access to the highest political office? What was it about these women that allowed them to transcend patriarchal obstacles? What did Egypt gain from its liberal reliance on female leadership, and could today's world learn from its example?"-- Provided by publisher....

The Thea Sisters travel to Egypt for an archeological excavation to look for an ancient treasure, and when they find a blue stone scarab, they are able to uncover the past, but thieves are after the treasure as well.

Ms. Frizzle and her tour group are transported to ancient Egypt, where they learn about the pyramids, mummification, flooding of the Nile, and other aspects of life in Egypt long ago.

Linnet Ridgeway has beauty, brains, money, and a handsome new husband. Unfortunately she also has an ex-best friend, who also happens to be her husbands's jilted ex-fiancee, stalking the newlyweds on their Egyptian cruise. When Linnet is murdered, the killer seems obvious. But when she produces an airtight alibi, the other passengers on the boat become suspects.

An overview of Egypt, including an in-depth section on a variety of topics that make the country unique.

An account of how archaeologist Howard Carter discovered the tomb of King Tutankhamen of Egypt in 1922.

"A discussion of the early Egyptians, including who the people were, where they lived, the rise of civilization, social structure, religion, art and architecture, science and technology, daily life, entertainment and sports. Features include timelines, fact boxes, glossary, list of recommended reading and web sites, and index"--Provided by publisher.

The mummy of King Tut's grandmother is the main attraction at the Fogville museum, but Echo the bat and his human friends, the Bat Pack, discover that at night she is rising from her sarcophagus--can they find a way to bring peace to this restless mummy?

"Egypt! From roaring battles to whispered court intrigue, desert wastelands to luxurious palaces, Jim Weiss leads you through a civilization fifty centuries old, spinning vivid stories of remarkable rulers (Hatshepsut, Akhenaten, Ramesses II and more), the Nile River that made it all possible, and the thrilling discovery of King Tutankhamun's treasure-laden tomb"--Container.