The Road to Ancient Egypt

This colorful two-part production traces the history of ancient Egypt from its earliest settlers, and provides a close-up look at the important people and events of this wondrous civilization. The first part of the program, A History of Ancient Egypt, examines the important events of this land that was a great and thriving nation long before the first king of Greece took his throne. It explores the rise and fall of Egypt, from the Old Kingdom to the Roman conquest. The second part, Ancient Egypt: Life Along the Nile, describes the mysterious land of Egypt, its fascinating people, and their astonishing art and architecture. The DVD includes two teacher guides featuring reproducible handouts, activities, exercises, vocabulary words, and other related materials. 42 minutes. Grades 5-12.