Ancient Egypt

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Dorling Kindersley
04 March 2025

Children's & Educational; History & the past: general interest (Children's&YA); People & places (Children's&YA)

Series: DK Ancient Histories

The ultimate guide to ancient Egypt, from everyday life to the afterlife

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.

By: DK
Imprint: Dorling Kindersley
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 287mm, Width: 242mm, Spine: 18mm
Weight: 957g
ISBN: 9780241683163
ISBN 10: 0241683165
Series: DK Ancient Histories
Pages: 160
Publication Date: 04 March 2025
Recommended Age: From 9 to 12 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

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.