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Ancient Egypt
Willis, Justine2025
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Explore the everyday lives of ancient Egyptians, from farming to worshiping powerful gods and goddesses. 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.
Explore the everyday lives of ancient Egyptians, from farming alongside the mighty River Nile to worshipping powerful gods and goddesses. 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 civilization.
Main title:
Ancient Egypt / Justine Willis ; illustrated by Paula Doherty.
Author:
Willis, Justine, authorFletcher, Joann, authorDoherty, Paula, illustratorMote, Priyal, illustratorWong, Alexandra, illustrator
Work:
Edition:
First.
Imprint:
London : Dorling K, 2025.
Collation:
160 p. : Full colour illus throughout ; 287 x 238 mm. 440 gm.
Series:
DK Ancient Histories
Notes:
Glossary.Includes bibliographical references and index.
Audience:
Young People.Reading grade level: 9-11.Interest age level: 9-12.Interest grade level: KS2 KS3.
Contents:
Introducing Ancient EgyptGods and goddessesPharaohsEveryday lifeThe afterlifeFriends and foesUnearthing Egypt.
Biography/History:
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.
ISBN:
9780241683163 (hbk. :)
Dewey class:
C932WIL
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
864548