The sun was so precious that a venomous snake (a cobra) wrapped itself around the golden disk to protect it. It’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. In honor of Black History Month in February, we are highlighting essential fiction and nonfiction to be shared and discussed by students and teachers alike. But with some smart visual storytelling, and perfectly pitched language, this rich history is made 100% accessible for primary-aged children and older.

Journey into a world of gods and goddesses, heroes and heroines, extraordinary creatures and fantastic monsters, including ‘Theseus and the Minotaur’, ‘The 12 Labours of Herakles’, and the escapades of ‘Jason and the Argonauts’.This is a good book for children wanting to learn about Egyptian Myths, but only as a beginning as the myths themselves are lost in the information, the stories not really stories. This collection of tales for children aged 7-9 includes stories like how Japanese goddess of the dawn Ame-no-Uzume saved the day by dancing and how ancient Greek witch Medea helped to defeat a dragon. The enthralling stories introduce mighty gods and wicked villains, while a handy reference section includes information about the ancient Egyptians themselves. Join Penguin Random House Education in celebrating the contributions of Black authors and illustrators.

There are names and stories as well as facts that readers will be familiar with alongside the completely new. Auch ist es für kindliches Lesen geeignet, bei dem Kinder zuerst das Buch durchblättern und stöbern und erst später die Texte lesen. Perfect for children aged 7 to 9, this collection contains more than 30 beloved stories retold by award-winning author Dr Jean Menzies, with striking illustrations bringing the tales to life.DK Books - In Egyptian Myth, the sun was created when Ra (a god with the body of a man and the head of a falcon) hatched from an egg! 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. 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.

Travel back in time to learn all about the pharaohs of Egypt, decode Egyptian hieroglyphs, and see how the Great Pyramid of Giza was built. From 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. This book weaves together gorgeous illustrations with not just the stories of the myths, but also a lot of history/culture of ancient Egypt.Join our community to get personalised book suggestions, extracts straight to your inbox, 10% off RRPs, and to change children’s lives. With over 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.