Book Description:
An ABC book for all ages! Discover some of the many wonders of Egypt on this alphabetical escapade - foods like mangoes and konafa, animals such as foxes and jerboas, and places like the Red Sea and Zamalek. At each letter of the alphabet, stop to explore fun alliterative phrases, colorful photographs, and interesting facts. Read through the letters in order, or flip through the pages until one catches your eye. You may choose to read only the phrases at the top of each page or find out more by reading the detailed paragraphs. You are the captain of this journey so how you travel is up to you!
A glossary is included that provides the meanings of some of the more challenging English words found in the text. All of the Arabic words are also defined. The website that accompanies An ABC Escapade through Egypt hosts a range of resources: multimedia so readers may explore Egypt even further; audio recordings of all the Arabic words used in the book; writing tips and a place for young authors to publish their own alphabet adventures; and lesson ideas and resources for extension activities to complete after reading.
Independent Reading Level: Ages 8 - 12 but can be read aloud to younger children and enjoyed by all ages
About the Author:
A glossary is included that provides the meanings of some of the more challenging English words found in the text. All of the Arabic words are also defined. The website that accompanies An ABC Escapade through Egypt hosts a range of resources: multimedia so readers may explore Egypt even further; audio recordings of all the Arabic words used in the book; writing tips and a place for young authors to publish their own alphabet adventures; and lesson ideas and resources for extension activities to complete after reading.
Independent Reading Level: Ages 8 - 12 but can be read aloud to younger children and enjoyed by all ages
About the Author:
Bernadette Simpson has a passion for Egypt and language learning and has brought the two together in An ABC Escapade through Egypt. She holds a master's degree in education with an emphasis on literacy studies. She taught in Cairo for eight years and now lives and writes in Dahab, South Sinai.
Excerpt:
Kilos of crunchy konafa
Konafa is a traditional dessert eaten during the holy month of Ramadan. It is also en joyed year round at bakeries, cafés, and parties for other special occasions. Konafa is made of very thin strands of pastry and comes in different shapes, sizes, and varieties. The strands of dough are baked with cream or nuts, such as pistachios and walnuts, and a sweet syrup. Sometimes konafa is made with coconut and raisins. Have you ever tried konafa biggibna (with cheese)?
In 2007, the City Club, located near Cairo, tried to make a world record by baking the largest platter of konafa ever. The konafa they prepared was 18 meters²! To bake this hugely delicious dessert, the chefs used 100 kg of mixed nuts, 100 kg of cream, 150 kg of crushed bananas, and 75 kg of sugar. Now, that's a lot of kilos!
Excerpt:
Kilos of crunchy konafa
Konafa is a traditional dessert eaten during the holy month of Ramadan. It is also en joyed year round at bakeries, cafés, and parties for other special occasions. Konafa is made of very thin strands of pastry and comes in different shapes, sizes, and varieties. The strands of dough are baked with cream or nuts, such as pistachios and walnuts, and a sweet syrup. Sometimes konafa is made with coconut and raisins. Have you ever tried konafa biggibna (with cheese)?
In 2007, the City Club, located near Cairo, tried to make a world record by baking the largest platter of konafa ever. The konafa they prepared was 18 meters²! To bake this hugely delicious dessert, the chefs used 100 kg of mixed nuts, 100 kg of cream, 150 kg of crushed bananas, and 75 kg of sugar. Now, that's a lot of kilos!
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