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40 pp.
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October, 2001 |
LibraryISBN 1-57765-493-5$$21.35
(3)
K-3Countries series.
Beginning with a warm welcome ("Ahlan!") from a young boy in traditional Egyptian garb, this short informative book provides a section of fast facts as well as a time line overview of one of the world's oldest civilizations. Packed with details about the land, plants and animals, people, economy, government, and culture, it is suited to the basic research needs of elementary school students. Glos., ind.