Books with title Kids in Ancient Egypt

Contents: The Ancient Egyptian World (The development of archaeology); Unlocking the Language (The Rosetta Stone, Scribes and scholars); Mummies and the Afterlife (The royal tomb at Deir el-Bahri, Making a mummy); The Pyramid Builders (The Great Pyramid at Giza, Pyramid designers and builders); Pharaohs and Government (The Valley of the Kings, Tutankhamen’s treasures, Egyptian society); Temples and Gods (The great temple complex at Karnak, Priests and worshippers); Everyday Life of the Wealthy (The tomb of Nebamun, Pastimes, Fashion); Everyday Life of the Workers (The workers’ village of Deir el-Medina, People at work, Farming and food); Archaeology Today, Timeline of Ancient Egypt, Timeline of Egyptian Archaeology.

A history book with a difference. In a world of traitors and thieves, who would you trust? Nakht is just a simple scribe in the temple of Sobek, the crocodile god. When a poor slave girl calls on his help, he is thrown into a murderous plot involving stolen treasures, mysterious curses and the pharaoh himself. This is a thrilling tale that also contains all you need to know about Ancient Egypt and cross-sections of towns, temples and pyramids.

Ancient Egypt is known for its incredible achievements across many different fields, such as architecture, medicine, engineering, and art. From the great and mighty pharaohs to the mysterious hieroglyphics, their amazing civilization, its culture, and innovations are all covered in this book. Readers also examine evidence and artifacts from the Ancient Egyptians and use clues to draw conclusions about the civilization. This book captivates readers through examples of the rich Egyptian culture, and excites them about thinking like an archaeologist.

Thousands of years ago, the ancient Egyptians established a civilization that continue to fascinate people today. This A-Z encyclopedia provides information about the most important people, places, and practices of ancient Egypt, as well as about ancient Egyptian historical periods, religious beliefs, art, architecture, and concepts related to the Egyptian worldview. In addition, the encyclopedia talks about the Egyptologists and archaeologists who helped advance modern knowledge about this ancient culture.