Informative, easy-to-read text and oversized scenic photos draw in readers as they journey through Egypt - home of the mighty Nile River, the magnificent Great Sphinx and Pyramids of Giza, and the tomb of King Tut. Readers will learn about Egypt's history, government, major cities, land features, natural resources, culture, and more Maps, a timeline with photos, fun facts, and pronunciation guides aid readers. The book closes with a facts page including Egypt's population and total area, as well as images of the Egyptian flag and currency. Students will find valuable report information while exploring Egypt Table of contents, glossary, and index included. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Big Buddy Books is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.