Monday, May 23, 2016

If You Were Me and Lived in... Egypt: A Child's Introduction to Cultures Around the World (Volume 17) by Carole P. Roman & illustrated by Kelsea Wierenga

Join Carole P. Roman when she visits the stunning and exciting land of Egypt in the newest book of her informative series. Learn why this ancient land often called "the cradle of civilization." Travel down the Nile to discover Egypt's fascinating history. See the land through the eyes of a youngster like you and understand what life is like in this exotic place. Don't forget to look at the other books in the series so that you can be an armchair world traveler.

My thoughts: It seems as though Carole P. Roman just gets better and better at writing the story-facts for the countries visited in the If You Were Me and Lived In.... series. To date the book on Italy was my "most favorite" with its illustrations and facts. I think, though, that Egypt might even top Italy as far as Roman's publications are concern.

I've never been to Egypt and most likely will never go. I have always viewed the history of Egypt with awe and fascination. In Roman's little fact filled book I learned....
  1. Egypt is one of the oldest nations on earth and is called the cradle of civilization.
  2. It straddles two continents - Africa and Asia.
  3. It's capital is Cairo, and Cairo is the largest city in the Middle-East.
  4. They play a board game called Senet which was played by King Tutankhamun (or King Tut). His game board was made from precious woods and gems.
  5. They have a spring festival during which they dye and decorate eggs. The holiday marks the beginning of spring.
The illustrations incorporate ancient Egyptian designs and drawings of people and places. The text is fact filled. Text heavy, the pages may seem to overwhelm young readers; but it is a fact-finding little book and good for younger kids to have read to them and for older elementary to learn about the culture and peoples.

Another good Introduction to Cultures by Ms. Roman.

GIVEAWAY

1 Grand Prize Winner Wins Entire Set of Cultures Books
2 Winners each receive 1 copy of Egypt
Begins May 23
ENDS June 13 @ 12:01 a.m. EDT
Open to USA addresses only
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Eligibility - based on mailing address: If you have previously won here or elsewhere the entire set, you are not eligible to win again. If you have won the book on Egypt you are not eligible to win another copy. 

Disclosure: I received a complimentary copy of Egypt from the author to facilitate this review. Opinions are my own and I was not compensated. Prize copies are provided at no cost to the winners by the author.

25 comments:

  1. Nice review. I like your contest entries. Much more inventive than the usual follows and likes. To answer your questions . . .

    Have I ever been to Egypt or the Middle East? No, I have not. Egypt intrigues me, but with all that is going on in the Middle East, I have no desire to travel there until things settle down.

    Where Have I traveled outside of the USA? I've been to most Caribbean Islands, watched cliff divers in Acapulco, traveled through the Panama Canal, and into Canada.

    What would I like to know about Egypt? I would like to know how the people fared when traveling in the desert in early years of civilization.

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  3. Ooh, I didn't notice there is more than simply winning the book. I would love to win the complete traveling set. A grand way to "travel" when one has no time or inclination to fly. Count me in! Thanks, Vera. (Sue Morris--Kid Lit Reviews)

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  4. i have never have travle over sea but i mightlike to travel to africa withe the right people

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  5. what i have heard that it mostly hot and then lot of cultures there from the people and animals

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  6. I've never traveled to EGYPT or any Middle East before. I would love to though. I think that it would be really neat to visit the pyramids and other landmarks over there.

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  7. I know that it is very hot and dry in Egypt and that they are known for their pyramids. I would be most interested in discovering their culture over there. It would be really neat!

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  8. I've always been fascinated by the pyramids. It'd be great to see them in person!

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  9. I've been to Australia, the Bahamas and Canada. I would LOVE to visit Egypt if I ever had the chance. The culture fascinates me and the pyramids have always been a point of interest. I think it's super important to show kids other cultures too, so they can see that there's so much more out there than just the small town their from

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  10. I have never been outside of the United States, and I think that I am okay with that! Maybe someday I will travel to some peaceful, English speaking country where I won't stick out too badly, but for now, there is so much to see right here at home that I haven't seen yet!

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  11. I know that there are many different kinds of animals in Egypt, like the Caracal. I would like to know what other kinds of animals live there and do they have zoos like we have in the United States where you can see the animals?

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  12. Recently read, reviewed and enjoyed this one!

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  13. I have never traveled there but I have several people I talk to online from Egypt.

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  14. I know that Egypt dates back to the Pharaohs and sits on the Nile which his the life of Egypt. It is known for its pyramids which they are still discovering to this day.

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  15. I've never traveled to Egypt or the Middle East, but I have traveled to Italy & was fascinated by the ancient ruins such as the Coliseum and Forum. I'd love to go see the ancient sites in Egypt like the Pyramids & Sphinx.

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  16. I have traveled to Germany & a few of the surrounding countries. I would like to travel to Egypt or the Middle East.

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  17. I would like to visit the pyramids.

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  18. I have always wanted to visit Egypt but have not

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  19. I have never visited a country in the middle east but i would love to! Pictures look beautiful.

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  20. I don't know a lot about modern day Egypt to be honest, but have learned some things about ancient Egypt from the museums and artifacts we have in the U.S. the mummification process is really intriguing.

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  21. I dont know anything about Egypt. Id love to see the pyramids. Thank you for the chance :)

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  22. No Ive never been to Egypt. I hear its hot and has some good places to look at.I dont think Id want to travel there now with all the bad stuff going on.

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  23. I've not traveled to Egypt, but my kids have been there. I'd check out the artwork, the pyramids, the culture, the people and the food. I love Middle Eastern cuisine and eat it at least once a week.

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  24. I'd like to check out the camels and other animals indigenous to the Mideast.

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  25. I have never been to Egypt but, have always wanted to. I would love to visit the pyramids. I have visited the pyramids in Mexico.

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