Ancient Egypt

By George Hart and D.K. Publishing

Book Overview

Learn all about ancient Egypt, from everyday life to the afterlife, in this ultimate guide.

Explore the everyday lives of ancient Egyptians, from farming alongside the mighty River Nile to worshipping powerful gods and goddesses, in this history book for children aged 9-12.

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 artifacts, and unique illustrations, and travel back in time to this incredible civilization.

Encourage your children to explore: Beautiful illustrations and photography from the top ancient Egypt collections.Fantastic facts and the latest finds from an expert Egyptologist.Information on what life in ancient Egypt was really like - from wearing wigs and green eyeshadow to playing games in the street and sleeping on the roof.
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, perfect for children who love history and mythology.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0593961668
• ISBN13: 9780593961667
• Release Date: April 2025
• Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 2.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 9.4" x 11.1"
• Age Range: 9 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 7

Customer Reviews

Excelent

It's a great book.And besides I love to study about ancient Egypt, it's just so interasting.

Love it!

I'm a dabbler in Ancient Egyptian history and this is a great buy. At under $15 I think it's a great deal considering it's hardcover and has a TON of full color pictures. It covers a wide array of topics from Geography to Pharoahs. The book is handsome enough to display on a coffee table, detailed enough to get a taste of ancient egypt, and still simple enough that it would make a terrific gift for a child of any age (I'm 23 and I think this book is fantastic).Other topics include: daily life of the Egyptian (not just nobility!), tools, jewelry, mummification, writing system, agriculture, textiles, food, religion.

SEE ancient Egypt

DK eyewitness books are some of the greatest non-fiction books around. The distinctive white background and high-quality photography gives this book an edge over any other nonfiction picture book. And -- these pictures are real! They're beautiful museum-quality photos of all things related to Egypt, accompanied by informative captions and text. Learn about Egypt, mummies, egyptian gods, and everyday life in Egypt. SEE the objects common to everyday life in Egypt. If you know someone (young or old) who is fascinated by Egypt and archaeology, then you must introduce them to this book!

Pictures, Pictures, Pictures!

While the presentation makes this an excellent book for younger readers, the content and photographs make this a great reference book for all ages. One could have a shelf of books and still not have the pictoral breadth of this volume. Belongs in every serious collection of books on Ancient Egypt.