Ancient Egypt

£7.99

Be an eyewitness to the unbelievable riches of the pharaoh’s court and to everything Egyptian, from amazing jewels to tools and from toys to immortal mummies.

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Publish Date: 01/07/2014

Description

Thousands of years before you were born, an amazing civilisation was busy making its mark on the world forever.

Travel back in time to ancient Egypt and see for yourself with this revealing and remarkable guide from DK’s best-selling Eyewitness series.??

You’ll explore this unique country in unprecedented detail, from the grandeur of the Great Pyramid of Giza to the treasures of Tutankhamun’s tomb. You’ll navigate the Nile River to see how trade and transport flourished on this busy waterway. You’ll meet gods and goddesses, as well as everyday Egyptians and mummies preparing for the afterlife. You’ll experience a day in the life, discovering the clothing, housing, entertainment, work, and transport of these extraordinary people. Taste their magical medicines and try their tricky hieroglyphs.??

Visually stunning and endlessly fascinating, this Egyptian extravaganza is now revised with all the latest information, including new infographics, statistics, facts, and timelines. Included is a giant fold-out wall chart full of ancient wonders to transform bedroom or classroom walls.

Additional information

Weight 343 g
Dimensions 280 × 220 × 10 mm
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Publisher

Imprint

Cover

Paperback

Pages

72

Language

English

Edition

Relaunch edition

Dewey

932 (edition:23)

Readership

Children – juvenile / Code: J