Kid’s Bestiary of Ancient Nubia

By (author) Kate Ayres Illustrated by Josh Tulisiak

Book cover: Kid’s Bestiary of Ancient Nubia

Extent: 16 pages

Publisher: Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures

Subjects: Ancient Near East

Series: Miscellaneous Publications

Language: English

Paperback (Published)

(May 2026)

ISBN: 9781614911548

8.5 x 11 inches

Price: $4.99

In stock

This children’s activity book was created for the ISAC Museum special exhibition A Bestiary of Ancient Nubia (April 16, 2026–August 16, 2026).


This children’s activity book was created for the ISAC Museum special exhibition A Bestiary of Ancient Nubia (April 16, 2026–August 16, 2026). Let Zaraafa the giraffe accompany you in Nubia, a region located along the Nile River in southern Egypt and northern Sudan and home to hundreds of different animals both large and small. Filled with stories and activities, this book explores the world of ancient animals both real and imaginary, as well as the impact of climate change on Nubia’s local fauna throughout the ages.

  • By (author) Kate Ayres
  • Illustrated by Josh Tulisiak