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Ancient Egypt from everyday life to the afterlife

"The ultimate guide to ancient Egypt, from everyday life to the afterlife 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. Exp...

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Main Author: Willis, Justine (Author)
Other Authors: Doherty, Paula (Illustrator), Mote, Priyal (Illustrator), Wong, Alexandra (Illustrator) (Illustrator)
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Dorling Kindersley, 2025.
Edition:First American Edition.
Series:Dorling Kindersley Publishing book
Subjects:
Mythology, Egyptian > Children's nonfiction.
Egypt > Civilization > To 332 B.C. > Children's nonfiction.
Egypt > Social life and customs > To 332 B.C. > Children's nonfiction.
Egypt > History > To 332 B.C. > Children's nonfiction.
Guidebooks > Juvenile.
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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 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. 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."--Publisher.
Item Description:Includes index.
Physical Description:160 pages : colour illustrations, colour maps ; 29 cm.
ISBN:9780593961667
0593961668
Author Notes:DK was founded in London in 1974 and is now the world's leading illustrated reference publisher and part of Penguin Random House, formed on July 1, 2013. DK publishes highly visual, photographic nonfiction for adults and children. DK produces content for consumers in over 87 countries and in 62 languages, with offices in Delhi, London, Melbourne, Munich, New York, and Toronto. DK's aim is to inform, enrich, and entertain readers of all ages, and everything DK publishes, whether print or digital, embodies the unique DK design approach. DK brings unrivalled clarity to a wide range of topics with a unique combination of words and pictures, put together to spectacular effect. We have a reputation for innovation in design for both print and digital products. Our adult range spans travel, including the award-winning DK Eyewitness Travel Guides, history, science, nature, sport, gardening, cookery, and parenting. DK's extensive children's list showcases a fantastic store of information for children, toddlers, and babies. DK covers everything from animals and the human body, to homework help and craft activities, together with an impressive list of licensing titles, including the bestselling LEGO® books. DK acts as the parent company for Alpha Books, publisher of the Idiot's Guides series and Prima Games, video gaming publishers, as well as the award-winning travel publisher, Rough Guides.

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