Like the Egyptians, the Kush built pyramids, used picture writing, and lived along the Nile River. Learn about how the Kush built a kingdom in the desert sand. What do we know about this civilization today? The Kingdom of Kush is part of the Super Science Facts series that engages readers in grades 5 to 12 with fun science facts and colorful images on every page to support comprehension. The series covers Physical Science, Life Science and Social Sciences in individual sets. The minimal-text format (1,700 to 2,000 words per book) introduces content vocabulary defined in context and repeated in a glossary. This audio edition features professional narration and highlights text as it is read. The reader may turn narration on or off while reading.