The Adventure of Ancient Egypt---Happy Time Travel Agency

Author: (Canada) Baily (Compiler) / (Canada) Slavin (Illustrator) / Zhao Limei
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Publish Date: 2005-04-20
Features: When the Binkerton siblings—twins Josh and Emma, along with their little sister Libby—accidentally walk into Happy Time Travel Agency, they never imagined they would embark on a once-in-a-lifetime trip—back to Ancient Egypt! Just after landing in knee-deep Nile mud, Josh is dragged off to build pyramids, and the Binkerton siblings find themselves in trouble. When Emma and Libby go to look for him, real trouble begins. Man-eating crocodiles, tomb raiders, and angry soldiers make life miserable for the Binkerton siblings in Ancient Egypt. The only way to return to reality is to read their travel guide—word for word. The Adventure of Ancient Egypt blends history with storytelling, allowing readers to explore ancient history in a quick, fun, and engaging way. Did you know that if you want to read and write about Ancient Egypt, you need to learn over 700 hieroglyphs? Did you know that children in Ancient Egypt didn’t wear clothes? Discover more about pyramids, the Nile, mummies, and many other fascinating facts. If you enjoy this exciting adventure, don’t miss the Binkerton siblings’ The China Century Adventure, The Ancient Greece Adventure, The Ancient China Adventure, The Adventure with the Vikings, and The Ice Age Adventure.