Full-color photographs, illustrations, maps, timelines, and diagrams give life to ancient Egypt. Learn about pharaohs, gods and goddesses, festivals, seasons, family life, fashion, mummies, hieroglyphs, pyramids, the Rosetta stone, and much more with each turn of the page. Topics are divided into clear categories for easy study, and text is organized into small sections. Includes a glossary and an index.
Ancient Egypt
SKU
038117
ISBN
9780593961667
Grade 4-7
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Product Overview
- Learn all about ancient Egypt, including pharaohs, festivals, seasons, family life, fashion, mummies, hieroglyphs, pyramids, the Rosetta stone, and much more
- Full-color photographs, illustrations, maps, timelines, and diagrams fill the pages
- Topics are divided into clear categories and text is organized in small sections for easy reading
- Includes a glossary and an index
Description
Publisher's Description of Ancient Egypt
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 artifacts, and unique illustrations, and travel back in time to this incredible civilization.
Encourage your children to explore:
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 artifacts, and unique illustrations, and travel back in time to this incredible civilization.
Encourage your children to explore:
- 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.
Details
| Product Format: | Hardcover Book |
|---|---|
| Grades: | 4-7 |
| Brand: | DK Children |
| ISBN: | 9780593961667 |
| Length in Inches: | 11.375 |
| Width in Inches: | 9.5 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.6875 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 2.1 |
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