The geography of ancient Egypt - Ancient Egypt's two lands - The Nile River - Life in the desert - Geography and technology - Agriculture in ancient Egypt - Farming the land - Egypt's natural resources - Protected by desert - Made possible by the Nile.
Summary
The Nile River was crucial to the growth of Egyptian civilization. Maps help illustrate the contrast between river and desert, and engaging text explains how geography influenced Egypt's settlement and migration patterns and even its religion. This book addresses people's relationship to their environment, a key social-studies concept.