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Ancient Egypt

Name: Ancient Egypt
ISBN: 9781859675250

By Philip Steele

How did Ancient Egyptians build mighty pyramids, read picture-writing and shape everyday life?

informative fascinating illustrated accessible

Genres

Non-fiction History

What is Ancient Egypt about?

Travel back more than 3,000 years to discover the fascinating world of Ancient Egypt. Explore the River Nile, meet powerful pharaohs and learn how ordinary people lived, worked, worshipped and celebrated. Find out how Egyptians built enormous pyramids, developed hieroglyphics and created remarkable tools, clothes and jewellery. Packed with clear explanations and intriguing details, this illustrated guide brings an extraordinary civilisation to life and reveals the beliefs, inventions, customs and achievements that shaped Egyptian history.

About the author

Philip Steele is a British author who has written many exciting books for children, especially about history, geography, and different cultures. He is well known for his fascinating non-fiction books, including 'A Child Through Time' and 'The Time Traveller Book of Viking Raiders'. Philip loves helping young readers discover the wonders of our world.

Pages

64 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

This edition

1998

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