Books with title Ancient Egypt and Greece

Travel back in time to the age of the pyramids with this interactive trivia book from Jeopardy! winner and New York Times bestselling author Ken Jennings.With this book about ancient Egypt, you’ll become an expert and wow your friends and teachers with awesome ancient facts: Did you know that some Egyptians used to shave their eyebrows whenever a cat died? Or that some people worshiped a god of lettuce? With great illustrations, cool trivia, and fun quizzes to test your knowledge, this guide will have you on your way to whiz-kid status in no time.

Blast back to ancient Egypt in is this new nonfiction series and discover what it would have been like to live there!When people talk about ancient Egypt, things like mummies and pyramids may come to mind. But what was ancient Egypt really like? This engaging nonfiction book, complete with black and white interior illustrations, will make readers feel like they've traveled back in time. It covers everything from what ancient Egyptians did for fun to the gods and goddesses they worshipped, and more. Find out cool, little-known facts such as how ancient Egyptian doctors used pigs' teeth to cure upset stomachs and how pets were often buried with their owners so they could be together in the afterlife.

Contents: Archaeology and the Ancient Greeks; The First Greeks (Discovering Mycenae, A rich kingdom); Government and Society (Discovering Athens, Practical politics, Planned cities, Discovering Olynthos, Home life); Trade and Travel (Discovering Corinth, A trading city, Ships and sailing); War and Warriors (Discovering Marathon, Land and sea battles); Religion and Mythology (Discovering Olympia, Temples and treasures); Drama, Dance, and Music (Discovering Epidaurus, At the theater); A New Greek Age (Discovering Vergina, Royal life); Archaeology Today; Timeline of Ancient Greece; Timeline of Greek Archaeology.

Engaging and entertaining reference guide about Ancient Egypt - perfect for younger readers. From the Great Pyramid of Giza to Tutankhamun's tomb this spectacular non-fiction guide explores one history's most remarkable civilisations. Perfect for homework help Eyewitness Ancient Egypt lets your child discover what life was like for Egyptians and how Pharaohs lived. Eyewitness Ancient Egypt also includes a giant fold-out wall chart full of facts, perfect for bedrooms or classrooms. Packed with all the essential information from the previous edition, Eyewitness Ancient Egypt is now more interactive and colourful than ever with new infographics, statistics, facts and timelines making the book more engaging and educational for your child.

Sail on an Athenian ship, discover how the philosopher Socrates ended up in a prison cell, and find out why young Athenians burned their toys in this delightful recreation of life in 5th-century B.C. Ancient Greece features the illustrations of Peter Connolly, a world-renowned artist of the ancient world, and artifacts, maps, and photographs from the region. All aspects of life in the city are revealed, as we see Athenians in their homes, at the theatre, at work, at worship, and at play. A fascinating and accessible exploration of the most advanced culture of the ancient world, Ancient Greece is a perfect introduction for children ages eight and up.