Bibliograph

Ghost ship, the pharaoh's buried vessel, by Ruth Owen : consultant Dr. Christopher Naunton Egyptologist

Type

Label

Ghost ship, the pharaoh's buried vessel, by Ruth Owen : consultant Dr. Christopher Naunton Egyptologist

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrationsmaps

Index

index present

Intended audience

9 - 11 years old

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Ghost ship

Nature of contents

bibliography

Responsibility statement

by Ruth Owen : consultant Dr. Christopher Naunton Egyptologist

Series statement

Egypt's ancient secrets

Sub title

the pharaoh's buried vessel

Summary

In the 1950s, a 4,000-year-old giant wooden ship was discovered buried in the Egyptian desert. In this book, readers will explore one of the most fascinating archaeological discoveries of the past century. They will also learn how ships and the Nile River were closely connected to the ancient Egyptians belief in death and the afterlife

Table Of Contents

Discovery in the desert -- The world's oldest ship -- Who were the ancient Egyptians? -- The Nile; giver of life -- Life on the Nile -- An ancient puzzle -- Stepping back in time -- Sewing up the pieces -- A ship for the afterlife -- Traveling with Ra -- Another discovery -- The ghost ship -- Egypt's ancient secrets

Target audience

juvenile

Classification