Bill and Pete Go Down the Nile by Tomie dePaola

Bill the Nile crocodile and his bird friend Pete take a class trip down the Nile and discover many things about ancient Egypt.
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Resource: picture book, fiction
Time: 1930s
Place: Egypt

Summary:
Bill the Nile crocodile and his bird friend Pete go to school with all the other crocodiles and birds. They live on the Nile and learn all about ancient Egypt.  They learn about the sphinx, mummies, and sarcophagi.  One day the whole class go on a class trip down the Nile to see the pyramids.  Bill and Pete foil a bad man who is trying to steal the precious jewel the Sacred Eye of Isis.  Their reward is that the whole class gets to ride home on a big river boat.

Potentially Objectionable Content:
None

Reading Level: grade K - 2
Lexile Measure: 440L
Guided Reading Level: K

Format Links
Book