Books with title Daily Life in Ancient Egypt

Most kids probably know a little about the pyramids of Egypt, but they may not know about the advanced people who designed and built them. This volume offers a behind the scenes look at what life was really like for the designers of the pyramids, the workers who built them, and the families at home who were running the households, attending schools, and worshipping in their religion. This volume takes readers beyond the text with fun facts and important research points.

This book explores what life was really like for everyday people in Ancient Rome. Using primary sources and information from archeological discoveries, it uncovers some fascinating insights and explodes some myths. Supported by timelines, maps and references to important events and people, children will really feel they are on a time-travelling journey when reading this book.

Daily life in ancient Greece was very different from our own, but with some startling similarities. Readers will learn how the ancient Greeks filled a typical day. They will read about professional life and home life, including the roles of women and children. And they will recognize studying, exercising, and spending time with family as aspects common to their own lives.

Daily life in ancient Greece was very different from our own, but with some startling similarities. Readers will learn how the ancient Greeks filled a typical day. They will read about professional life and home life, including the roles of women and children. And they will recognize studying, exercising, and spending time with family as aspects common to their own lives.

This lavishly illustrated history series is nonfiction at its best. With clear, readable text, information-packed illustrations, and a child-friendly design, these books provide exciting insight into life thousands of years ago. Each book includes a fold-out map.Ancient Egypt comes alive in this page-turning guide to life along the Nile. The magnificent pyramids at Giza and the wonder of the palace at Karnak provide a regal backdrop to daily life at the market, on the farm, and at home. Full of fascinating illustrations and information, this is a clear and engaging guide to early Egyptian history and customs.

The family was central to life in ancient Rome. Explore the roles of women, children, slaves, and the all-powerful paterfamilias, or head of the family. Find out what that Romans enjoyed doing in their free time and learn what their food, clothing, and homes were like. Readers will be fascinated (even if some are slightly nauseated by the fact that the Romans considered peacock brains an exotic delicacy).