Stop the presses! What if ancient civilizations had daily newspapers? And they were amusing and compellingly informative? They might just look like this innovative series of historical nonfiction, presented in a unique, kid-friendly format.

Greetings, honored guest. Ancient Egypt is a land of fascinating stories, age-old mysteries, ingenious inventions, proud queens, and boy-kings. Hear of our lives in The Egyptian News. Find out who built the first pyramid -- and why. Learn the secret art of embalming mummies. Discover the dangerous sport of hippo hunting and much, much more -- all in The Egyptian News!

Back matter includes a time line, an index, and a list of famous pharaohs.