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1、www.readinga-Evaluate:How has the Nile River affected where people live in Egypt?Analyze:How have conflicts in Egypts history shaped its people and culture today?Discussion QuestionsVisit www.readinga- for thousands of books and materials.LEVELED BOOK XLEVELED BOOK XWritten by Roxanne FarahEgyptA Re
2、ading AZ Level X Leveled BookWord Count:1,417Egyptwww.readinga-EgyptCountries Around the World Level X Leveled Book Learning AZWritten by Roxanne FarahAll rights reserved.www.readinga-Photo Credits:Front cover,back cover:Vova Pomortzeff/Alamy;title page,page 10:icon72/iStock/Thinkstock;page 3:Robert
3、 Harding World Imagery/Alamy;page 5:Zoonar RF/Zoonar/Thinkstock;page 6:Michael Ventura/Alamy;page 7:B.OKane/Alamy;page 9(top left):AmandaLewis/iStock/Thinkstock;page 9(top right):Jacek_Sopotnicki/iStock Editorial/Thinkstock;page 9(bottom):Lenar Musin/iStock/Thinkstock;page 12:B Lawrence/Alamy;page 1
4、3:Francisco Caravana/D;page 14:bart acke/iStock/Thinkstock;page 15(main):Charles&Josette Lenars/Corbis;page 15(inset):KarSol/iStock/ThinkstockFront and back cover:Huge statues of Ramses II decorate the outside of the Temple of Abu Simbel near Aswan,Egypt.Title page:The Temple of Queen Hatshepsut(Hat
5、-shep-SOOT)includes elaborate paintings as well as symbols on its walls.Page 3:Some villages in Egypt have colorfully painted buildings.Written by Roxanne FarahEgyptCorrelationLEVEL XS4040Fountas&PinnellReading RecoveryDRA1516EgyptSource:Central Intelligence Agency(July 2014),World BankGlossarydelta
6、(n.)an area of land shaped like a triangle formed by sediment at the mouth of a river(p 9)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 person or government(p 11)irrigation(n.)th
7、e practice of supplying water to land or crops to promote growth(p 6)Islam(n.)the monotheistic faith of Muslims,based on the teachings of the prophet Muhammad(p 7)mosques(n.)places of worship in the Islamic faith(p 5)oases(n.)fertile places in a desert that have water (p 8)pharaohs(n.)titles given t
8、o kings in ancient Egypt(p 5)pyramids(n.)large buildings with three or more sides shaped like a triangle(p 5)textile(n.)fabric that is woven or knitted(p 6)tourism(n.)the business of providing services for people traveling for pleasure(p 6)Population:86,895,099Land:995,450 sq km(622,272 sq.mi.)Capit
9、al City:CairoPrimary Language:ArabicPrimary Religions:Islam,ChristianityCurrency:Egyptian PoundEgypt Level Xwww.readinga-EgyptCountries Around the World Level X Leveled Book Learning AZWritten by Roxanne FarahAll rights reserved.www.readinga-Photo Credits:Front cover,back cover:Vova Pomortzeff/Alamy
10、;title page,page 10:icon72/iStock/Thinkstock;page 3:Robert Harding World Imagery/Alamy;page 5:Zoonar RF/Zoonar/Thinkstock;page 6:Michael Ventura/Alamy;page 7:B.OKane/Alamy;page 9(top left):AmandaLewis/iStock/Thinkstock;page 9(top right):Jacek_Sopotnicki/iStock Editorial/Thinkstock;page 9(bottom):Len
11、ar Musin/iStock/Thinkstock;page 12:B Lawrence/Alamy;page 13:Francisco Caravana/D;page 14:bart acke/iStock/Thinkstock;page 15(main):Charles&Josette Lenars/Corbis;page 15(inset):KarSol/iStock/ThinkstockFront and back cover:Huge statues of Ramses II decorate the outside of the Temple of Abu Simbel near
12、 Aswan,Egypt.Title page:The Temple of Queen Hatshepsut(Hat-shep-SOOT)includes elaborate paintings as well as symbols on its walls.Page 3:Some villages in Egypt have colorfully painted buildings.Written by Roxanne FarahEgyptCorrelationLEVEL XS4040Fountas&PinnellReading RecoveryDRA1516EgyptSource:Cent
13、ral Intelligence Agency(July 2014),World BankGlossarydelta(n.)an area of land shaped like a triangle formed by sediment at the mouth of a river(p 9)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 peop
14、le ruled by one person or government(p 11)irrigation(n.)the practice of supplying water to land or crops to promote growth(p 6)Islam(n.)the monotheistic faith of Muslims,based on the teachings of the prophet Muhammad(p 7)mosques(n.)places of worship in the Islamic faith(p 5)oases(n.)fertile places i
15、n a desert that have water (p 8)pharaohs(n.)titles given to kings in ancient Egypt(p 5)pyramids(n.)large buildings with three or more sides shaped like a triangle(p 5)textile(n.)fabric that is woven or knitted(p 6)tourism(n.)the business of providing services for people traveling for pleasure(p 6)Po
16、pulation:86,895,099Land:995,450 sq km(622,272 sq.mi.)Capital City:CairoPrimary Language:ArabicPrimary Religions:Islam,ChristianityCurrency:Egyptian PoundEgypt Level X1314Animals People in Egypts rural areas raise many animals,such as sheep,goats,donkeys,and water buffalo Some people also raise and u
17、se camels for work Some wild animals live in the harsh conditions of the deserts One desert animal is the fennec,a small fox with large ears The fennec spends most of its day underground in a burrow and comes out at night to find food Many snakes,lizards,and scorpions also live in the deserts The ib
18、ex(EYE-beks),a sturdy wild goat,is another animal that can survive in the deserts difficult conditions The Nile and its valley are also home to many kinds of animals Hundreds of different types of fish swim in the Niles waters,and crocodiles can be found in the southern part of the river ConclusionE
19、gypt is an amazing country filled with history Both animals and people live in its rugged deserts Cutting a path through the desert,the Nile River provides life-giving water and fertile land for crops Throughout history,people have battled for control of the land of Egypt These conquests have shaped
20、 its people and culture Egypts many historical sites hold secrets and treasures that are important to the rest of the worldCamels are particularly well suited to Egypts desert conditions because they can survive on very little water.Riding in a felucca,or small sailing boat,on the Nile is a popular
21、tourist activity in Egypt.Egypt Level X34Table of ContentsWhere Is It?4People 6Land 8History 10Landmarks 12Animals 13Conclusion 14Glossary 16Where Is It?The Arab Republic of Egypt is in the northeastern corner of the continent of Africa A small part of the country,the Sinai(SEYE-neye)Peninsula,is lo
22、cated in Asia The Sinai Peninsula shares its border with Israel and the Gaza StripTo the north of Egypt is the Mediterranean(MEH-duh-tuh-RAY-nee-uhn)Sea,and to the east of much of the country is the Red Sea The country has 2,450 kilometers(1,522 mi)of coastline Sudan is to the south of Egypt,and to
23、the west is Libya EgyptSaudi ArabiaJordanLibyaSudanIsraelEgyptCairoMEDITERRANEAN SEARED SEAEUROPEAFRICAASIAAlexandriaAswanLuxorGulf of SuezAswanHigh DamGiza PyramidsEgypt Level X34Table of ContentsWhere Is It?4People 6Land 8History 10Landmarks 12Animals 13Conclusion 14Glossary 16Where Is It?The Arab
24、 Republic of Egypt is in the northeastern corner of the continent of Africa A small part of the country,the Sinai(SEYE-neye)Peninsula,is located in Asia The Sinai Peninsula shares its border with Israel and the Gaza StripTo the north of Egypt is the Mediterranean(MEH-duh-tuh-RAY-nee-uhn)Sea,and to t
25、he east of much of the country is the Red Sea The country has 2,450 kilometers(1,522 mi)of coastline Sudan is to the south of Egypt,and to the west is Libya EgyptSaudi ArabiaJordanLibyaSudanIsraelEgyptCairoMEDITERRANEAN SEARED SEAEUROPEAFRICAASIAAlexandriaAswanLuxorGulf of SuezAswanHigh DamGiza Pyra
26、midsEgypt Level X1314Animals People in Egypts rural areas 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 conditions of the deserts One desert animal is the fennec,a small fox with large ears The fenn
27、ec spends most of its day underground in a burrow and comes out at night to find food Many snakes,lizards,and scorpions also live in the deserts The ibex(EYE-beks),a sturdy wild goat,is another animal that can survive in the deserts difficult conditions The Nile and its valley are also home to many
28、kinds of animals Hundreds of different types of fish swim in the Niles waters,and crocodiles can be found in the southern part of the river ConclusionEgypt is an amazing country filled with history Both animals and people live in its rugged deserts Cutting a path through the desert,the Nile River pr
29、ovides life-giving water and fertile land for crops Throughout history,people have battled for control of the land of Egypt These conquests have shaped its people and culture Egypts many historical sites hold secrets and treasures that are important to the rest of the worldCamels are particularly we
30、ll suited to Egypts desert conditions because they can survive on very little water.Riding in a felucca,or small sailing boat,on the Nile is a popular tourist activity in Egypt.Egypt Level X1112Over the centuries,several outside forces have conquered or occupied Egypt In 332 bc,the emperor Alexander
31、 the Great invaded Egypt and made it part of the Greek Empire Egypt was under Greek rule for about three hundred years Alexander founded the city of Alexandria,which still sits on the northern coast and is the countrys main seaport In ad 640,an army from the Arabian Peninsula conquered Egypt Muslim
32、dynasties ruled Egypt until their own military leaders from Turkey overthrew them Around 1517,Egypt became part of the Ottoman Empire,an empire created by Turkish tribes In 1798,France attempted to invade Egypt,causing the British to become involved in Egypts governmentthe British did not want Franc
33、e to gain control of Egypt The Ottoman Empire regained control of Egypt through the next century,but British and French influence remained During World War I(19141918),Britain made Egypt a British protectorate,or a country that is protected and controlled by another,more powerful country In 1922 Egy
34、pt won its independence from the British LandmarksEvery year,millions of people visit Egypt to see its ancient landmarks One of the most famous landmarks is the Valley of the Kings in southern Egypt Some of Egypts most famous pharaohs were buried here in more than sixty tombs,along with countless tr
35、easures Tomb robbers stole many of these treasures long ago However,the tomb of Tutankhamun(toot-an-KAH-muhn)still had its treasures when it was discovered in 1922 Many of these amazing treasures are displayed in the Egyptian Museum in Cairo The temples at Abu Simbel,along the banks of Lake Nasser,a
36、re another popular tourist site Two of the temples were built by Ramses II,pharaoh of Egypt from 1279 to 1213 bc Four giant stone statues of Ramses II sit at the entrance to the Great Temple,which was carved out of a cliff Inside this temple,three hallways extend into the cliff and include more stat
37、ues and painted scenes The hallways lead to a shrine at the temples center dedicated to some of the Egyptian gods temples at Abu SimbelEgypt Level X56Cairo(KEYE-roh),Egypts capital city,is located in the north The Nile River flows through it on its way to the Mediterranean Sea Cairo is one of the la
38、rgest cities in Africa,with a population of more than eleven million people Cairo sits on the same site as it did more than one thousand years ago Arabs who conquered Egypt in ad 640 named it Al-Qahirah(el-KAH-hih-rah),which means“the victorious”in Arabic Before that time,other ancient civilizations
39、 built towns on or near the site Cairo is a place where ancient meets modern Mosques and other buildings reflect Egypts long history Many buildings date back to the times when Romans,Arabs,and Turks occupied Egypt Near Cairo are the Pyramids of Giza,the monuments of ancient Egypts pharaohs(FEHR-ohz)
40、Modern western-style hotels line the Nile PeopleMore than eighty-six million people live in Egypt Many of Egypts cities and towns are located along the Nile,which runs through the eastern part of the country Because the rest of the country is mainly desert,a large majority of Egyptians live near the
41、 Nile People use ground water for cooking,washing,and drinking,and they use river water for irrigating crops Many farmers grow cotton for Egypts large textile industry in the fertile land along the banks of the Nile Farmers also grow wheat,rice,corn,beans,fruits,and vegetables They dig canals that c
42、hannel the river water to their crops for irrigation In Egypts cities,many people work in service industries,and tourism is an important part of the countrys economy In addition,people work in factories to produce textiles and process food Egyptian farmers use hoses to pump water into canals to irri
43、gate their crops.The Pyramids of Giza are southwest of Cairo.Egypt Level X56Cairo(KEYE-roh),Egypts capital city,is located in the north The Nile River flows through it on its way to the Mediterranean Sea Cairo is one of the largest cities in Africa,with a population of more than eleven million peopl
44、e Cairo sits on the same site as it did more than one thousand years ago Arabs who conquered Egypt in ad 640 named it Al-Qahirah(el-KAH-hih-rah),which means“the victorious”in Arabic Before that time,other ancient civilizations built towns on or near the site Cairo is a place where ancient meets mode
45、rn Mosques and other buildings reflect Egypts long history Many buildings date back to the times when Romans,Arabs,and Turks occupied Egypt Near Cairo are the Pyramids of Giza,the monuments of ancient Egypts pharaohs(FEHR-ohz)Modern western-style hotels line the Nile PeopleMore than eighty-six milli
46、on people live in Egypt Many of Egypts cities and towns are located along the Nile,which runs through the eastern part of the country Because the rest of the country is mainly desert,a large majority of Egyptians live near the Nile People use ground water for cooking,washing,and drinking,and they us
47、e river water for irrigating crops Many farmers grow cotton for Egypts large textile industry in the fertile land along the banks of the Nile Farmers also grow wheat,rice,corn,beans,fruits,and vegetables They dig canals that channel the river water to their crops for irrigation In Egypts cities,many
48、 people work in service industries,and tourism is an important part of the countrys economy In addition,people work in factories to produce textiles and process food Egyptian farmers use hoses to pump water into canals to irrigate their crops.The Pyramids of Giza are southwest of Cairo.Egypt Level X
49、1112Over the centuries,several outside forces have conquered or occupied Egypt In 332 bc,the emperor Alexander the Great invaded Egypt and made it part of the Greek Empire Egypt was under Greek rule for about three hundred years Alexander founded the city of Alexandria,which still sits on the northe
50、rn coast and is the countrys main seaport In ad 640,an army from the Arabian Peninsula conquered Egypt Muslim dynasties ruled Egypt until their own military leaders from Turkey overthrew them Around 1517,Egypt became part of the Ottoman Empire,an empire created by Turkish tribes In 1798,France attem