Uses activities and handicraft projects to reinforce information about the clothing, architecture, writing, work, food, and religion of the Egyptians, Mesopotamians, Nubians, and Hittites who lived in the Near East in ancient times.

Sarah's cat Rotten Ralph tries to help her create a school project based on ancient Egypt, but he is more of a hindrance than a help.

Seven-year-old Miriam places her baby brother's basket in the Nile River, watches the Pharoah's daughter draw him out and name him Moses, and ponders a vision of other water parting. Includes note on the biblical story on which this is based.

Presents an introduction to life in ancient Egypt, discussing occupations, religion, family life, eating customs, government, clothing and makeup, medicine and funerary customs.

Text and photographs examine the mummies and tombs of ancient Egypt as well as everyday life in ancient Egypt.