Review: Egyptomania

Ah… who doesn’t love the study of ancient Egypt?  The study of the government, the tombs, their love of cats, mummies, and the ancient gods.   Egyptomania is wonderfully illustrated by Emma Giuliani (graphic designer and illustrator living in Paris) and written by Carole Saturno (French children’s author who also writes history and travel guides).   Lift the flaps and open wide pages to delve deep into the life of Ancient Egypt.

Learn what Ancient Egyptians wore, what’s inside a pyramid, how a mummy is made and so much more by lifting the flaps and discovering the secrets hiding underneath!  You need to check out the details in this well crafted book.

Text is well balanced with images. Written on a level to by understood by upper elementary and middle school students

Timelines included:

 Lift the flaps to experience and learn more about Egypt and her many layers.

Don’t you just love the details in the illustrations?   This is a well-done book that will delight any student of Ancient Egypt.  I learned so much.  It could easily be the start of any study of Egypt, and then use points of interest to explain your research into this culture and time.

My Thoughts:

I have to admit, I like this book so much I am leaving it in it’s protective sleeve.  🙂  I just don’t want to risk it being damaged at all.  🙂  Silliness I know.. what’s the use of a good book if you keep it wrapped up?  I just love all the fold outs, lift that flaps, and other treasures to be found within the pages. 🙂   It has been used!  And I’ll bring it out again, but until then.. protective sleeves are good eh?

Egyptomania
Emma Giuliani (illustrator)
Carole Saturno
Laurence King
16 pages, ages 6+
Hardcover, lift the flap, history, 

Reviewed for: Raincoast Books

Where can you find it?
    Amazon Link.