Hands on History: The Ancient Egyptians by Fiona Macdonald

Hands on History: The Ancient Egyptians by Fiona Macdonald

Step into the world of the Ancient Egyptians! Wear your own beaded collar, challenge a friend  to the ancient game of senet, make papyrus paper,  learn to write in hieroglyphs, measure time with a water  clock and paint a life-size pharaoh. Each book in QED’ s  Hands-on History series combines informative text with  brilliant hands-on projects that bring history to life. Step into the shoes of people from the past with this crafty little history series. Each book includes 13 fantastic activities so you can dress, eat, write and play just like the Ancient Egyptians, Romans, Aztecs and Vikings did. From making an Egyptian water clock to sipping Aztec hot chocolate, playing the Viking game of Hnef-tafl and dressing as a Roman gladiator, brilliant hands-on projects bring history to life. All activities have clear step-by-step instructions and use easily obtainable materials. Written by an acclaimed non-fiction children’ s author and illustrated with lavish photography, artwork and maps, each book is a comprehensive guide to the period. Perfect for homework projects! Meets both the UK and US curriculum requirements for history at this level.

FIONA MACDONALD has written over 300 history titles for children, specializing in everyday life in the past. She studied history at Cambridge University and at the University of East Anglia. She has taught in schools, adult education and university, and is the author of numerous books for children on historical topics. Her books have been recommended by the TES and the AASL.

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ISBN 13	9781848350205
ISBN 10	1848350201
Title	Hands on History: The Ancient Egyptians
Author	Fiona Macdonald
Series	Hands On History
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Quarto Publishing PLC
Year published	2011-10-01
Number of pages	32
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.