History Smashers: Ancient Egypt

Ages 8 to 12, Grades 3 to 7

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.

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!

The discovery of King Tutankhamun's tomb taught historians a lot about ancient Egyptian culture. But no one incurred the wrath of a mummy. And this early civilization had the money, power, and smarts to build the Pyramids--along with a host of other impressive structures! 

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Ready to bust new myths? Check out more titles in the History Smashers series:

History Smashers: The MayflowerHistory Smashers: The TitanicHistory Smashers: Pearl HarborHistory Smashers: Plagues and Pandemics

Series Overview: PUB PLAN:

Summer 2020 - Mayflower + Women's Right to Vote

Spring 2021 - Pearl Harbor + The Titanic

Summer 2021 - The American Revolution

Fall 2021 - Plagues & Pandemics

Summer 2022 - The Underground Railroad

Summer 2023 - Christopher Columbus & the Taino People

Summer 2024 - Salem Witch Trials

Spring 2025 - Earth Day & the Environment

Fall 2025 - Ancient Egypt

Fall 2025 - History Smashers Boxed Set

Summer 2026 - The Space Race

About the Author

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.

Author Residence: Plattsburgh, New York