Ancient Egypt
Published on 6. March 2025
Book
Hardback
160 pages
978-0-241-68316-3 (ISBN)
Description
Learn all about ancient Egypt, from everyday life to the afterlife, in this ultimate guide.
Explore the everyday lives of ancient Egyptians, from farming alongside the mighty River Nile to worshipping powerful gods and goddesses, in this history book for children aged 9-12.
Discover why cats were seen as sacred animals, how magnificent tombs were protected from robbers, and why the elite of Egyptian society wore wigs. Pore over breathtaking images, incredible artefacts and unique illustrations, and travel back in time to this incredible civilisation.
This ancient Egypt book for children offers:
Beautiful illustrations and photography from the top ancient Egypt collections.
Fantastic facts and the latest finds from an expert Egyptologist.
Information on what life in ancient Egypt was really like - from wearing wigs and green eyeshadow to playing games in the street and sleeping on the roof.
How do you read hieroglyphics? Which Egyptian god made the Sun rise and set? What games did children enjoy playing? Why did both male and female pharaohs wear false beards? Find out in this ultimate guide to ancient Egypt, perfect for children who love history and mythology.
Explore the everyday lives of ancient Egyptians, from farming alongside the mighty River Nile to worshipping powerful gods and goddesses, in this history book for children aged 9-12.
Discover why cats were seen as sacred animals, how magnificent tombs were protected from robbers, and why the elite of Egyptian society wore wigs. Pore over breathtaking images, incredible artefacts and unique illustrations, and travel back in time to this incredible civilisation.
This ancient Egypt book for children offers:
Beautiful illustrations and photography from the top ancient Egypt collections.
Fantastic facts and the latest finds from an expert Egyptologist.
Information on what life in ancient Egypt was really like - from wearing wigs and green eyeshadow to playing games in the street and sleeping on the roof.
How do you read hieroglyphics? Which Egyptian god made the Sun rise and set? What games did children enjoy playing? Why did both male and female pharaohs wear false beards? Find out in this ultimate guide to ancient Egypt, perfect for children who love history and mythology.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 9 to 12 years
Dimensions
Height: 286 mm
Width: 242 mm
Thickness: 19 mm
Weight
950 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-241-68316-3 (9780241683163)
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Professor Joann Fletcher is a British Egyptologist and BAFTA award-winning TV personality who has gained recognition for her contributions both to the field of archaeology and for her popular television documentaries about Egypt and the ancient world. Her publications include The Story of Egypt, Cleopatra the Great and The Search for Nefertiti, together with guidebooks, journal articles, and academic papers on Ancient Egypt.