History Smashers: Ancient Egypt by Kate Messner - ISBN: 9780593902332
Paperback
Ancient Egypt: digging up the truth, burying the myths!

History Smashers: Ancient Egypt

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  • Paperback

    208 pages

  • Release Date

    4 November 2025

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Summary

Myths! Lies! Secret mummy curses? Grab your head lamp, the award-winning History Smashers are headed to Ancient Egypt to dig up the truth about this incredible early civilization—and the many myths that will be buried once and for all.

A SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR

In 1922, explorers opened King Tut’s tomb and a nasty hex was placed on everyone present. RIGHT? Not so much. Okay, but aliens did soar in on a space craft and build the Pyramids, right? WRONG!

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780593902332
ISBN-10:0593902335
Author:Kate Messner
Publisher:Random House USA Inc
Imprint:Random House Books for Young Readers
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:208
Release Date:4 November 2025
Weight:186g
Dimensions:79mm x 193mm x 185mm
Series:History Smashers
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Critics Review

★ “Messner brings readers on an engaging journey through chronology of Ancient Egypt….The latest entry in the massively popular “History ­Smashers” series is accurate, entertaining, and compulsively readable.” —School Library Journal, starred review

“This newest History Smashers entry tackles the wide-ranging topic with enthusiasm, gently guiding readers through millennia of misinformation….Even established Egypt enthusiasts are sure to learn something new in this excellent overarching introduction.” —Booklist

About The Author

Kate Messner

Kate Messner is passionately curious and writes books that encourage kids to wonder, too. Her titles include award-winning picture books, like Over and Under the Snow; novels, like Breakout and Chirp; the Fergus and Zeke easy reader series and the popular Ranger in Time chapter books; and works of nonfiction with a focus on nature and history. She lives on Lake Champlain with her family.

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