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Ancient Egypt / author: Justine Willis ; expert consultant: Professor Joann Fletcher ; illustrators: Paula Doherty, Priyal Mote, and Alexandra Wong.

Willis, Justine, (author.). Fletcher, Joann, (consultant.). Doherty, Paula, (illustrator.). Mote, Priyal, (illustrator.). Wong, Alexandra (Illustrator), (illustrator.).

Summary:

The ultimate guide to ancient Egypt, from everyday life to the afterlife. How do you read hieroglyphics? Which Egyptian god made the Sun rise in 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.

Record details

ISBN: 9780593961667
ISBN: 0593961668
Physical Description: 160 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 29 cm
Edition: First American Edition.
Publisher: New York : Dorling Kindersley, 2025.

Content descriptions

General Note:	"DK" -- cover. "From everyday life to the afterlife" -- cover. Includes index.
Formatted Contents Note:	Introducing ancient Egypt -- Gods and goddesses -- Pharaohs -- Everyday life -- The afterlife -- Friends and foes -- Unearthing Egypt.