Mitos egipcios (Egyptian Myths)

Una colección de 20 mitos del antiguo Egipto ilustrados y narrados para niños de 7 a 9 años.

Desde la creación del mundo hasta los primeros faraones, este libro recorre toda la mitología del antiguo Egipto. Al pasar sus páginas, los pequeños lectores aprenderán datos y elementos fascinantes de la cultura y religión egipcias mientras se divierten leyendo aventuras llenas de poderosos dioses y diosas, criaturas monstruosas, villanos y hechizos mágicos. ¡Anima a tus hijos a aprender con este libro de cuentos de Egipto!

En su interior, encontrarás:
  • Más de 20 fascinantes mitos egipcios, desde los clásicos hasta los menos conocidos.
  • Una guía de pronunciación muy práctica que enumera todos los nombres para aprender a leerlos y pronunciarlos con facilidad.
  • Una sección de referencia que contiene información detallada y datos curiosos de la historia de Egipto.

¡Viaja al inframundo Duat, vuela a lomos de la vaca celestial y descubre los secretos de la tumba de Tutankamón! Este libro de cuentos es el regalo perfecto para los niños amantes de la mitología y de la historia, y más concretamente, de esta gran civilización del mundo: la egipcia.

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A beautifully illustrated collection of 20 ancient Egyptian Myths retold for children aged 7-9.


Delve into a world of monstrous creatures, magical spells, and warring gods in this thrilling compendium of ancient Egyptian myths. With 20 exciting tales alongside fascinating historical information, this is a must-have introduction for young readers interested in one of the world's great early civilizations.

From the world's creation to the first pharaohs, this book charts the full sweep of ancient Egyptian mythology, revealing fascinating elements of culture and religion along the way. The enthralling stories introduce mighty gods and wicked villains, while a handy reference section contains information about the ancient Egyptians.

Encourage your children to explore:
  • Over 20 fascinating Egyptian myths, covering famous classics and lesser-known stories
  • A handy pronunciation guide listing all difficult-to-pronounce names for the reader's convenience
  • Key reference pages combine the appeal of a story collection with essential reference information

It's time to dive into the Duat underworld, ride into the sky on the back of the heavenly cow, and discover the secrets of the pharaoh's tombs. Egyptian Myths bring the world of ancient Egypt to life and are the perfect gift for children who love history and mythology.
Jean Menzies (Author)
Jean Menzies is an author, presenter and ancient historian born and raised in Edinburgh, Scotland. She has a PhD in classics and has spent more than a decade creating accessible content online about literature and history.

In 2020, she won the BAMB Breakthrough Author award for her first children's non-fiction book, Greek Myths: Meet the Heroes, Gods, and Monsters of Ancient Greece. She has since written and given talks on history and myth for all ages. The Lady of the Lake is her debut novel.

Katie Ponder (Illustrator)
Katie Ponder graduated from Falmouth University in 2014 with a 1st class BA with honours in illustration. She enjoys bringing in textures from different media into her work. Katie's titles include Greek Myths, also for DK, publishing in July 2020. Katie's work can be seen at her Instagram @katieponderillustration and on her website: https://www.katieponderillustration.com/ View titles by Jean Menzies
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Una colección de 20 mitos del antiguo Egipto ilustrados y narrados para niños de 7 a 9 años.

Desde la creación del mundo hasta los primeros faraones, este libro recorre toda la mitología del antiguo Egipto. Al pasar sus páginas, los pequeños lectores aprenderán datos y elementos fascinantes de la cultura y religión egipcias mientras se divierten leyendo aventuras llenas de poderosos dioses y diosas, criaturas monstruosas, villanos y hechizos mágicos. ¡Anima a tus hijos a aprender con este libro de cuentos de Egipto!

En su interior, encontrarás:
  • Más de 20 fascinantes mitos egipcios, desde los clásicos hasta los menos conocidos.
  • Una guía de pronunciación muy práctica que enumera todos los nombres para aprender a leerlos y pronunciarlos con facilidad.
  • Una sección de referencia que contiene información detallada y datos curiosos de la historia de Egipto.

¡Viaja al inframundo Duat, vuela a lomos de la vaca celestial y descubre los secretos de la tumba de Tutankamón! Este libro de cuentos es el regalo perfecto para los niños amantes de la mitología y de la historia, y más concretamente, de esta gran civilización del mundo: la egipcia.

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A beautifully illustrated collection of 20 ancient Egyptian Myths retold for children aged 7-9.


Delve into a world of monstrous creatures, magical spells, and warring gods in this thrilling compendium of ancient Egyptian myths. With 20 exciting tales alongside fascinating historical information, this is a must-have introduction for young readers interested in one of the world's great early civilizations.

From the world's creation to the first pharaohs, this book charts the full sweep of ancient Egyptian mythology, revealing fascinating elements of culture and religion along the way. The enthralling stories introduce mighty gods and wicked villains, while a handy reference section contains information about the ancient Egyptians.

Encourage your children to explore:
  • Over 20 fascinating Egyptian myths, covering famous classics and lesser-known stories
  • A handy pronunciation guide listing all difficult-to-pronounce names for the reader's convenience
  • Key reference pages combine the appeal of a story collection with essential reference information

It's time to dive into the Duat underworld, ride into the sky on the back of the heavenly cow, and discover the secrets of the pharaoh's tombs. Egyptian Myths bring the world of ancient Egypt to life and are the perfect gift for children who love history and mythology.

Author

Jean Menzies (Author)
Jean Menzies is an author, presenter and ancient historian born and raised in Edinburgh, Scotland. She has a PhD in classics and has spent more than a decade creating accessible content online about literature and history.

In 2020, she won the BAMB Breakthrough Author award for her first children's non-fiction book, Greek Myths: Meet the Heroes, Gods, and Monsters of Ancient Greece. She has since written and given talks on history and myth for all ages. The Lady of the Lake is her debut novel.

Katie Ponder (Illustrator)
Katie Ponder graduated from Falmouth University in 2014 with a 1st class BA with honours in illustration. She enjoys bringing in textures from different media into her work. Katie's titles include Greek Myths, also for DK, publishing in July 2020. Katie's work can be seen at her Instagram @katieponderillustration and on her website: https://www.katieponderillustration.com/ View titles by Jean Menzies

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