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Author
Series
Kane chronicles volume 3
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 15
Language
English
Description
When Apophis, the chaos snake, threatens to plunge the world into eternal darkness, siblings Carter and Sade Kane plan to use an ancient spell to destroy the snake, but first must rely on the murderous ghost of a powerful magician.
Author
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
Discusses the use of myths in ancient Egypt to explain the mysteries of their world, describes their religious rites and rituals, and discusses the Egyptian concept of reincarnation and the afterlife. Depicts the work of archaeologists to decode hieroglyphics and preserve Egypt's legacy to other cultures. Includes color photos and illustrations, a glossary, and an index.
Author
Series
Kane chronicles volume 1
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Appears on list
Formats
Description
After their father's research experiment at the British Museum unleashes the Egyptian god Set, Carter and Sadie Kane embark on a dangerous journey across the globe--a quest which brings them ever closer to the truth about their family, and their links to a secret order that has existed since the time of the pharaohs.
Author
Series
Publisher
Picture Window Books
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
The Egyptian deities Osiris and Isis love each other deeply. When their brother, Set, throws a celebration for Osiris and tricks him into climbing in a magical box that seals him inside forever, Isis vows to find her husband and get revenge on Set.
Author
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
Profiles the gods and goddesses of ancient Egypt and details the purpose these deities served in everyday life. Examines how the Egyptians worshipped their gods and outlines their views concerning death. Includes full-color photographs and illustrations, a glossary, and further reading sources.
Author
Series
Publisher
Picture Window Books
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
Presents the ancient Egyptian myth of Thoth, the god of wisdom, who wrote down everything he knew in a book that was meant for the gods only, not mortal men. But when Prince Neferkaptah is given the secret to its location by a priest, he sets out to defeat the spells that surround the ancient book and claim the knowledge for himself. After he finds and claims its powers, he is punished by Thoth when he, his wife, and son are all killed.
Author
Publisher
Raintree
Pub. Date
c2013
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
The world's myths are filled with characters, creatures, and stories that have fascinated people for thousands of years. This series mixes dramatic retellings and non-fiction information to give a full picture of a culture's myths. This book explores the gods, goddesses, heroes, villains, tricksters, and quests that make Egyptian myths and legends so compelling.
Author
Publisher
Cherry Lake Publishing
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Discusses major themes and deities of the religion of ancient Egypt, and discusses ways that this religion informed other cultures' beliefs as well as modern ideas and architecture. Includes reading comprehension questions, a glossary, photographs, and a list of additional resources.
12) Amulet keepers
Author
Series
TombQuest volume 2
Publisher
Scholastic
Pub. Date
2015.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 6
Language
English
Description
Investigating a string of disappearances amid supernatural occurrences in London, Alex and Ren discover the workings of a powerful Death Walker intent on destroying the city.
13) Valley of Kings
Author
Series
TombQuest volume 3
Publisher
Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2015.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 7
Language
English
Description
Journeying to the Valley of Kings, Alex and Ren prepare to combat powerful Death Walkers that are causing trouble throughout the world.
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