Super Science Facts

The Kingdom of Kush

Lydia Lukidis

Grades / Interest Level 5 - 12
Reading Level 3
Lexile HL700
Format 5½" x 8½"
Pages 48
Product Code 2364-1 ( MR #068711 )

Price $10.95

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What ancient African people built pyramids, used picture writing, and lived along the Nile River? You might think of the people of ancient Egypt-but the description also fits the Kush! The Kingdom of Kush was south of Egypt. Its people traded with Egypt and went to war against Egypt. At one time, they even ruled Egypt! Learn more about the Kush and how they built a mighty kingdom in the desert sand.

Book includes map, timeline and a glossary.

Glossary: agriculture, archaeologist, archer, artisan, civilization, decline, deplete, dynasty, economy, excavate, flourish, hierarchy, hieroglyphics, monarchy, natural resources, noble, pharaoh, precious, scribe, tomb

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