Ancient Egypt by Dk

Ancient Egypt by Dk

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.

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.

SKU	Unavailable
ISBN 13	9780241683163
ISBN 10	0241683165
Title	Ancient Egypt
Author	Dk
Series	Dk Ancient Histories
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Year published	2025-03-06
Number of pages	160
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.