A strikingly clear and concise introduction to Egypt, its cultures, history, geography and archaeology, featuring hundreds of color photographs, maps and drawings from the the British Museum. With sections on Alexxandria and the Nile Delta, Nile Valley, Sinai and the eastern and western desert. Not specifically geared for kids, middle schoolers in particular will appreciate Pemberton's visual appraoch.  (EGY167, $19.95)