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Ancient Egypt
Hardcover
Series: DK Ancient Histories
General Juvenile NonfictionHistory
Publisher Price: $29.99
ISBN13: 9780593961667
Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Published: Apr 8 2025
Pages: 160
Weight: 2.10
Height: 0.80 Width: 9.40 Depth: 11.10
Language: English
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:
- 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.
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