"In this title, early fluent readers will wake up in ancient Egypt and follow characters as they go about their day. Read along as priests honor the Sun god and make mummies, boys learn how to read and write hieroglyphs, and as nobles enjoy a grand feast. Vibrant illustrations and carefully leveled text will engage young readers in a supportive and educational reading experience. Children can learn more about ancient Egypt using Fact Surfer, our safe online search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. This book also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a glossary, an index, a table of contents, a timeline of significant events, and a map showing the ancient civilization's borders. Grasshopper Books offers simple, fun narrative nonfiction for emerging readers. A Day in Ancient Egypt is part of Jump!'s Ancient Civilizations series"--