| CDN Pub Library: | $39.95 US (D6892CP) | | CDN School: | $49.95 US (D6892CS) | | CDN Board/District: | $89.95 US (D6892CB) |
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| Grades: | 9 to 12 | | | | | Runtime: | 30 minutes | | | | | Item #: | D6892 | | | | | Availability: | In Stock! | | | | | Format: | VHS | | | | | Also Available In: | | | | | | Closed-Captioning: | Yes |
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PRODUCT SUMMARY
For sale in U.S. and Canada only-- At the beginning of the 19th century, the first explorers traveled from Europe to the land of Egypt and began to understand its ancient traditions from the archaeological treasures found along the banks of the Nile. The Egyptian Empire successfully repelled external threats and survived internal changes throughout its over 3,000-year history -- until the time of Cleopatra. This program will help students discover the fascinating history and mysterious culture of ancient Egypt from its origins until the end of the realm of the Pharaohs. Part of the multivolume The Fall of Great Empires Video Series. A Teacher's Guide is included and is available online.
EDITORIAL REVIEWS
"...reasoned, objective discussions…Technical quality is very good….This series will help students understand the conditions that led to the demise of each of these empires and why they are so important to world history."- School Library Journal (Nov 2004)
"...effectively examines the rise and fall of this once-great empire...Students will be especially interested in segments that discuss ancient death and burial rituals."- Booklist (Oct 15, 2004)
