Live Like An Ancient Egyptian
Button Books (Verlag)
978-1-78708-154-3 (ISBN)
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.
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.
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
| Erscheinungsdatum | 09.10.2024 |
|---|---|
| Reihe/Serie | Live Like A… |
| Illustrationen | Ruth Hickson |
| Zusatzinfo | 200 Illustrations, color |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 204 x 249 mm |
| Themenwelt | Kinder- / Jugendbuch ► Sachbücher ► Geschichte / Politik |
| ISBN-10 | 1-78708-154-0 / 1787081540 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-78708-154-3 / 9781787081543 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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