Includes bibliographical references and index.

Miracle in the desert: Ancient Egypt's history in brief -- How did the Nile River make Egyptian civilization possible? -- How did an agrarian society build one of the world's most enduring structures? -- How did religious beliefs shape Egyptian views of life and death? -- How did Cleopatra contribute to Ancient Egypt's final fall?

Grade 9-12.

Along a narrow strip of fertile land bordering the mighty Nile River, the ancient Egyptians fashioned a complex, successful civilization that endured for more than three millennia. Through thoughtful narrative supported by fully documented quotes this title begins with A Brief History of Ancient Egypt and then examines these questions: How Did the Nile River Make Egyptian Civilization Possible? How Did an Agrarian Society Build One of the World s Most Enduring Structures? How Did Religious Beliefs Shape Egyptian Views of Life and Death? How Did Cleopatra Contribute to Ancient Egypt s Final Fall?