This beautifully illustrated book takes young explorers on a tour of one of the world's most intriguing civilisations. From the monumental pyramids to life along the mighty River Nile, readers will uncover the secrets of Ancient Egypt's rich history and enduring legacy. Through engaging and informative text, complemented by vibrant illustrations, children will be introduced to the daily life, clothes, food, homes, customs, religion and extraordinary achievements of this ancient civilisation. The book also includes step-by-step craft activities and recipes to have a go at. Dotted throughout are fictional accounts by a young boy that bring the era to life and enable readers to understand what it was really like to live like an ancient Egyptian.
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Live Like an Ancient Egyptian is a fascinating journey back in time to find out what it was really like to live in ancient Egypt.
Who were the ancient Egyptians? 4 Timeline of ancient Egypt 6 Map of ancient Egypt 8 Egyptian society 10 Life on the Nile 12 Inside an Egyptian house 14 Childhood and family life 16 24 hours as an Egyptian 18 Everyday jobs 20 Egyptian writing 22 Make papyrus paper 24 At school 26 Fashion 28 Make an amulet necklace 30 God and temples 32  Death and the afterlife 34 Journey to the underworld 36 Tombs and pyramids 38 Egyptian mummies 40 Make a mummified orange 41 Fun and games 42 Make a board game 44 A day on the river 46 Food and drink 48 Egyptian recipes 50 Could you have lived like an ancient Egyptian? 52 Glossary 54 About the author 56
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781787081543
Publisert
2024-10-08
Utgiver
Vendor
Button Books
Høyde
249 mm
Bredde
204 mm
Aldersnivå
JC, 02
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
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Product format
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Biographical note

Claire Saunders has been writing and editing for more than 20 years. Specialising in children’s non-fiction, she has authored or co-authored many titles including Live Like A Viking and Live Like A Roman. She lives with her family in Lewes, southern England.