Leigh Rockwood

Readers explore different aspects of Ancient Egypt's economy, including the importance of the sea and how papermaking was an art essential to Egypt's success. Students will gain an understanding of how the culture used money and which trades flourished during this period of history.

Ancient Egypt is known in the popular imagination for its hieroglyphics, jewelry, and dazzling treasure-filled tombs. Readers will learn how these products were made through engaging, accessible text. In addition, this book explores the rich culture that produced these objects and will explain how Egypt's religion helped shape its art and politics.

Ancient Egypt was not a great empire at its outset, yet over time it became united under rulers called pharaohs. Each pharaoh was believed to be an incarnation of the god Horus. Readers will learn how this tie between Ancient Egypt's government and its religion helped forge an empire. They will also learn about the basics of Ancient Egyptian laws and draw parallels between the ancient world and today.

Presents general information about the plesiosaurus, including the period in which it lived, where it lived, its bodily structure, and how it probably behaved.

Presents general information about the pteradon, including the period in which it lived, where its fossils have been found, its bodily structure, and how it probably behaved.

Presents general information about the brachiosaurus, including the period in which it lived, where its fossils have been found, its bodily structure, and how it probably behaved.

Discusses the iguanodon, a plant-eating dinosaur with teeth resembling those of an iguana.