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  • Published: 4 November 2025
  • ISBN: 9780593902332
  • Imprint: RHUS Children's Books
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 208
  • RRP: $19.99

History Smashers: Ancient Egypt




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.

A SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR

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
  • Published: 4 November 2025
  • ISBN: 9780593902332
  • Imprint: RHUS Children's Books
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 208
  • RRP: $19.99

About the author

Kate Messner

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.

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Praise for History Smashers: Ancient Egypt

Smashing Praise for the History Smashers Series!
*"Critical, respectful, and engaging." —Kirkus Reviews on The Mayflower, Starred Review
“Messner proves that she’s ready, willing, and entirely able to debunk almost everything you think you know.” —Booklist on The Mayflower
“Messner and Meconis provide a timely perspective on an important part of American history.” —School Library Journal on Women’s Right to Vote