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1、www.readinga-Analyze:Why is the Nile River important to the people of Egypt?Analyze:How does Egypts ancient history affect the country today?Discussion QuestionsVisit www.readinga- for thousands of books and materials.LEVELED BOOK ULEVELED BOOK UWritten by Nate LightEgyptA Reading AZ Level U Leveled

2、 BookWord Count:1,288Egyptwww.readinga-EgyptCountries Around the World Level U Leveled Book Learning AZWritten by Nate LightAll rights reserved.www.readinga-Photo Credits:Front cover,back cover:Kinglau/D;title page:Martin Kemp/iStock/Thinkstock;page 3:Peter Horree/Alamy;page 5:Cobalt88/iStock/Thinks

3、tock;page 6:Picture Hooked/Nigel Downer/Alamy;page 7:B.OKane/Alamy;page 9:JudyDillon/iStock/Thinkstock;page 10:Louis-Marie Preau/Hemis/Corbis;page 11:Stock Connection Blue/Alamy;page 12(top):lexan/iStock Editorial/Thinkstock;page 12(bottom):JoseIgnacioSoto/iStock/Thinkstock;page 13(left):Charles Gib

4、son/iStock/Thinkstock;page 13(top right):hagit berkovich/iStock/Thinkstock;page 13(bottom right):tbkmedia.de/Alamy;page 14:Robert Harding World Imagery/Alamy;page 15(main):Charles&Josette Lenars/Corbis;page 15(inset):KarSol/iStock/Thinkstock Front and back cover:Tourists visit the Pyramids of Giza(G

5、EE-zuh),which are located near Cairo.Title page:Riding in a small sailing boat called a felucca is a popular tourist activity along the Nile River in Egypt.Page 3:Bazaars hold many different types of goods for shoppers in Cairo.Written by Nate LightEgyptCorrelationLEVEL UQ4040Fountas&PinnellReading

6、RecoveryDRA1516EgyptSource:Central Intelligence Agency(July 2014),World BankGlossarybazaars(n.)markets with rows of small shops(p 5)dunes(n.)hills of sand formed by wind(p 8)dynasties(n.)series of rulers from the same family in a country(p 10)empire(n.)a collection of nations or people ruled by one

7、person or government(p 11)irrigating(v.)supplying land with water,especially to help crops grow(p 6)Islam(n.)the monotheistic faith of Muslims,based on the teachings of the prophet Muhammad(p 7)oases(n.)fertile places with water in a desert(p 8)peninsula(n.)a piece of land almost completely surround

8、ed by water(p 4)pharaohs(n.)titles given to kings in ancient Egypt(p 10)pyramids(n.)large buildings with three or more sides shaped like a triangle(p 10)textile(n.)fabric that is woven or knitted(p 6)tourism(n.)the business of providing services for people who travel for pleasure (p 6)Population:86,

9、895,099Land:995,450 sq km(622,272 sq.mi.)Capital City:CairoPrimary Language:ArabicPrimary Religions:Islam,ChristianityCurrency:Egyptian PoundEgypt Level Uwww.readinga-EgyptCountries Around the World Level U Leveled Book Learning AZWritten by Nate LightAll rights reserved.www.readinga-Photo Credits:F

10、ront cover,back cover:Kinglau/D;title page:Martin Kemp/iStock/Thinkstock;page 3:Peter Horree/Alamy;page 5:Cobalt88/iStock/Thinkstock;page 6:Picture Hooked/Nigel Downer/Alamy;page 7:B.OKane/Alamy;page 9:JudyDillon/iStock/Thinkstock;page 10:Louis-Marie Preau/Hemis/Corbis;page 11:Stock Connection Blue/

11、Alamy;page 12(top):lexan/iStock Editorial/Thinkstock;page 12(bottom):JoseIgnacioSoto/iStock/Thinkstock;page 13(left):Charles Gibson/iStock/Thinkstock;page 13(top right):hagit berkovich/iStock/Thinkstock;page 13(bottom right):tbkmedia.de/Alamy;page 14:Robert Harding World Imagery/Alamy;page 15(main):

12、Charles&Josette Lenars/Corbis;page 15(inset):KarSol/iStock/Thinkstock Front and back cover:Tourists visit the Pyramids of Giza(GEE-zuh),which are located near Cairo.Title page:Riding in a small sailing boat called a felucca is a popular tourist activity along the Nile River in Egypt.Page 3:Bazaars h

13、old many different types of goods for shoppers in Cairo.Written by Nate LightEgyptCorrelationLEVEL UQ4040Fountas&PinnellReading RecoveryDRA1516EgyptSource:Central Intelligence Agency(July 2014),World BankGlossarybazaars(n.)markets with rows of small shops(p 5)dunes(n.)hills of sand formed by wind(p

14、8)dynasties(n.)series of rulers from the same family in a country(p 10)empire(n.)a collection of nations or people ruled by one person or government(p 11)irrigating(v.)supplying land with water,especially to help crops grow(p 6)Islam(n.)the monotheistic faith of Muslims,based on the teachings of the

15、 prophet Muhammad(p 7)oases(n.)fertile places with water in a desert(p 8)peninsula(n.)a piece of land almost completely surrounded by water(p 4)pharaohs(n.)titles given to kings in ancient Egypt(p 10)pyramids(n.)large buildings with three or more sides shaped like a triangle(p 10)textile(n.)fabric t

16、hat is woven or knitted(p 6)tourism(n.)the business of providing services for people who travel for pleasure (p 6)Population:86,895,099Land:995,450 sq km(622,272 sq.mi.)Capital City:CairoPrimary Language:ArabicPrimary Religions:Islam,ChristianityCurrency:Egyptian PoundEgypt Level U1314AnimalsPeople

17、in Egypt raise many animals,such as sheep,goats,donkeys,and water buffalo Some people also raise and use camels for work Some wild animals live in the harsh desert environments Many of them only come out at night when the air is cooler One desert animal is the fennec,a small fox with large ears The

18、fennec spends most of its day underground in a burrow It comes out at night to find food Many snakes,lizards,and scorpions also live in the desert One type of lizard is the spiny-tailed lizard The ibex(EYE-beks),a type of goat,is another desert animal The Nile and its valley are also home to many ki

19、nds of animals Fish swim in the river,and crocodiles can be found in the southern part of the NileConclusionEgypt is an amazing country filled with treasures Both animals and people live in its deserts The Nile River cuts through the country,dividing the deserts into two parts It is a source of wate

20、r and good farmland for millions of people Millions of tourists visit Egypt each year to learn about its fascinating past and see ancient landmarks This history,along with its people and animals,makes Egypt a fantastic place to learn about Some villages in southern Egypt have beautiful and colorfull

21、y painted buildings.ibexfennec foxspiny-tailed lizardEgypt Level U34Table of ContentsWhere Is It?4People 6Land 8History 10Landmarks 12Animals 13Conclusion 14Glossary 16Where Is It?The Arab Republic of Egypt is in the northern part of the continent of Africa A small part of Egypt,the Sinai(SEYE-neye)

22、Peninsula,is actually in Asia The Sinai Peninsula shares its eastern border with Israel and the Gaza Strip To the north of Egypt is the Mediterranean(MEH-duh-tuh-RAY-nee-uhn)Sea,and to the east is the Red Sea The country has 2,450 kilometers(1,522 mi)of coastline The country of Sudan is to the south

23、 of Egypt To the west is LibyaEgyptSaudi ArabiaJordanLibyaSudanIsraelEgyptCairoMEDITERRANEAN SEARED SEAEUROPEAFRICAASIAAswanLuxorGulf of SuezAlexandriaAswanHigh DamGiza PyramidsEgypt Level U34Table of ContentsWhere Is It?4People 6Land 8History 10Landmarks 12Animals 13Conclusion 14Glossary 16Where Is

24、 It?The Arab Republic of Egypt is in the northern part of the continent of Africa A small part of Egypt,the Sinai(SEYE-neye)Peninsula,is actually in Asia The Sinai Peninsula shares its eastern border with Israel and the Gaza Strip To the north of Egypt is the Mediterranean(MEH-duh-tuh-RAY-nee-uhn)Se

25、a,and to the east is the Red Sea The country has 2,450 kilometers(1,522 mi)of coastline The country of Sudan is to the south of Egypt To the west is LibyaEgyptSaudi ArabiaJordanLibyaSudanIsraelEgyptCairoMEDITERRANEAN SEARED SEAEUROPEAFRICAASIAAswanLuxorGulf of SuezAlexandriaAswanHigh DamGiza Pyramid

26、sEgypt Level U1314AnimalsPeople in Egypt raise many animals,such as sheep,goats,donkeys,and water buffalo Some people also raise and use camels for work Some wild animals live in the harsh desert environments Many of them only come out at night when the air is cooler One desert animal is the fennec,

27、a small fox with large ears The fennec spends most of its day underground in a burrow It comes out at night to find food Many snakes,lizards,and scorpions also live in the desert One type of lizard is the spiny-tailed lizard The ibex(EYE-beks),a type of goat,is another desert animal The Nile and its

28、 valley are also home to many kinds of animals Fish swim in the river,and crocodiles can be found in the southern part of the NileConclusionEgypt is an amazing country filled with treasures Both animals and people live in its deserts The Nile River cuts through the country,dividing the deserts into

29、two parts It is a source of water and good farmland for millions of people Millions of tourists visit Egypt each year to learn about its fascinating past and see ancient landmarks This history,along with its people and animals,makes Egypt a fantastic place to learn about Some villages in southern Eg

30、ypt have beautiful and colorfully painted buildings.ibexfennec foxspiny-tailed lizardEgypt Level U1112Over the centuries,several outside forces gained control of Egypt In 332 bc,the emperor Alexander the Great took Egypt He founded the city of Alexandria,which still sits on the northern coast Egypt

31、was part of the Greek Empire for more than three hundred years In ad 640,Egypt was conquered by armies from the Arabian Peninsula The Arabs made Cairo the capital city They also brought the religion of Islam,and many Egyptians became Muslims Some Egyptians remained Christians In the fifteenth and si

32、xteenth centuries,Egypt was part of the Ottoman Empire,an empire that began in Turkey In the eighteenth century,France tried to take over Egypt This caused the British to become involved in Egypts government because they did not want France to gain control of Egypt At the beginning of World War I(19

33、141918),Egypt came under the control of the British Empire Finally,in 1922,Egypt won partial independence from BritainLandmarksEvery year,millions of people visit Egypt to see its ancient landmarks Some of the most famous ones are the Pyramids of Giza These are located just outside Cairo The Great S

34、phinx,a figure made out of stone,also sits there Another popular site is the Valley of the Kings in southern Egypt,near the city of Luxor Some of Egypts most famous pharaohs were buried there in more than sixty tombs Many of the treasures from the tombs were stolen by robbers long ago The tomb of Tu

35、tankhamun(toot-an-KAH-muhn)still had its treasures when it was discovered in 1922 Many of these amazing treasures now sit in the Egyptian Museum in Cairo Near the Valley of the Kings are other ruins of great temples built by the pharaohs The Great Sphinx has the head of a man and the body of a lion.

36、Gold mask of TutankhamunThe Suez Canal in Egypt connects the Mediterranean and the Red seas.The French built the canal between 1859 and 1869.Egypt Level U56Cairo(KEYE-roh),the capital of Egypt,is located in the north,along the Nile River It is one of the largest cities in Africa Cairo sits on the sa

37、me site as it did one thousand years ago More than eleven million people live there today Cairo is a mixture of ancient and modern buildings Historic buildings and mosquesplaces of worship for Muslimsstand near other modern buildings Cairo is also a mixture of bustling city streets and grassy areas

38、Skyscrapers jut into the sky next to lush,green land Because fertile land is so scarce,some of these areas are used for farming In older areas,the streets are narrow and crowded Here,people shop at covered bazaars Tea and coffeehouses provide places for people to enjoy local refreshments PeopleMore

39、than eighty-six million people live in Egypt Many people live along the banks of the Nile River,which runs through the eastern part of the country Many of Egypts cities and towns are located along the Nile,because it provides much of Egypts water People use ground water for cooking,washing,and drink

40、ing,and they use river water for irrigating crops The rest of the country contains mainly deserts and a few mountains Many farmers grow cotton for Egypts large textile industry in the fertile land near the Nile Farmers also grow wheat,rice,corn,beans,fruits,and vegetablesIn Egypts cities,many people

41、 work in service industries such as hotels,restaurants,and banks Tourism is an important part of Egypts economy In addition,people work in factories to produce cloth and process food Western-style hotels and other modern buildings line the banks of the Nile in Cairo.Many farmers along the Nile use a

42、nimals such as donkeys to help them carry crops and supplies.Egypt Level U56Cairo(KEYE-roh),the capital of Egypt,is located in the north,along the Nile River It is one of the largest cities in Africa Cairo sits on the same site as it did one thousand years ago More than eleven million people live th

43、ere today Cairo is a mixture of ancient and modern buildings Historic buildings and mosquesplaces of worship for Muslimsstand near other modern buildings Cairo is also a mixture of bustling city streets and grassy areas Skyscrapers jut into the sky next to lush,green land Because fertile land is so

44、scarce,some of these areas are used for farming In older areas,the streets are narrow and crowded Here,people shop at covered bazaars Tea and coffeehouses provide places for people to enjoy local refreshments PeopleMore than eighty-six million people live in Egypt Many people live along the banks of

45、 the Nile River,which runs through the eastern part of the country Many of Egypts cities and towns are located along the Nile,because it provides much of Egypts water People use ground water for cooking,washing,and drinking,and they use river water for irrigating crops The rest of the country contai

46、ns mainly deserts and a few mountains Many farmers grow cotton for Egypts large textile industry in the fertile land near the Nile Farmers also grow wheat,rice,corn,beans,fruits,and vegetablesIn Egypts cities,many people work in service industries such as hotels,restaurants,and banks Tourism is an i

47、mportant part of Egypts economy In addition,people work in factories to produce cloth and process food Western-style hotels and other modern buildings line the banks of the Nile in Cairo.Many farmers along the Nile use animals such as donkeys to help them carry crops and supplies.Egypt Level U1112Ov

48、er the centuries,several outside forces gained control of Egypt In 332 bc,the emperor Alexander the Great took Egypt He founded the city of Alexandria,which still sits on the northern coast Egypt was part of the Greek Empire for more than three hundred years In ad 640,Egypt was conquered by armies f

49、rom the Arabian Peninsula The Arabs made Cairo the capital city They also brought the religion of Islam,and many Egyptians became Muslims Some Egyptians remained Christians In the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries,Egypt was part of the Ottoman Empire,an empire that began in Turkey In the eighteenth

50、century,France tried to take over Egypt This caused the British to become involved in Egypts government because they did not want France to gain control of Egypt At the beginning of World War I(19141918),Egypt came under the control of the British Empire Finally,in 1922,Egypt won partial independenc