History Smashers: Ancient Egypt -- Kate Messner, Paperback

Myths! Lies! Secret mummy curses? Grab your head lamp, the award-winning History Smashers are headed to Ancient Egypt to dig up the truth about this incredible early civilization--and the many myths that will be buried once and for all.

In 1922, explorers opened King Tut's tomb and a nasty hex was placed on everyone present. RIGHT? Not so much. Okay, but aliens did soar in on a space craft and build the Pyramids, right? WRONG!

The discovery of King Tutankhamun's tomb taught historians a lot about ancient Egyptian culture. But no one incurred the wrath of a mummy. And this early civilization had the money, power, and smarts to build the Pyramids--along with a host of other impressive structures!

Join the History Smashers

Ready to bust new myths? Check out more titles in the History Smashers series:

• History Smashers: The Mayflower
• History Smashers: The Titanic
• History Smashers: Pearl Harbor
• History Smashers: Plagues and Pandemics

Author: Kate Messner
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Published: 10/07/2025
Pages: 208
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.25lbs
ISBN: 9780593902332
Audience: Ages 9-12

About the Author
Kate Messner is passionately curious and writes books that encourage kids to wonder, too. Her titles include award-winning picture books, like Over and Under the Snow; novels, like Breakout and Chirp; the Fergus and Zeke easy reader series and the popular Ranger in Time chapter books; and works of nonfiction with a focus on nature and history. She lives on Lake Champlain with her family.