Download or read book Amazing Facts About Ancient Egypt written by James Putnam and published by Harry N. Abrams. This book was released on 1994-09-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents hundreds of facts about ancient Egypt, arranged by categories that include King Tut, pyramids, famous queens, and mummies and tomb-robbers.
Download or read book 1 000 Facts about Ancient Egypt written by Nancy Honovich and published by National Geographic Kids. This book was released on 2019 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Illustrated children's reference book about ancient Egypt. Includes mummies, pyramids, pharaohs, hieroglyphs, gods, history, and more.
Download or read book Ancient Egypt written by Nicholas Taylor and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2015-08-28 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ancient Egypt: 59 Fascinating Facts For Kids The Ancient Egyptians lived by the banks of the mighty River Nile for 3,000 years, building one of the greatest civilizations the world has seen. The Nile gave the Egyptians all the food they needed to survive and prosper. They started out as humble farmers but later built great cities and kingdoms. They built great monuments, the most well-known being the pyramids, great tombs where the pharaoh kings were buried with their priceless treasure. Nicholas Taylor's book brings you the significant accomplishments of Ancient Egyptian culture, the gods and goddesses they worshipped, how Egyptian mummies were created and what everyday life in Ancient Egypt was like, through a comprehensive list of fascinating facts. Reading a long history book can often be intimidating for a youngster, but Taylor illustrates Ancient Egyptian culture in 59 easy to understand sections. We are sure that that you will be fascinated by the facts about Ancient Egypt in our book and that you will be motivated to find out more about this great civilization. Chapters: * Early Egypt * The Pharaohs * Egyptian Clothing & Jewelry * Food & Drink * Everyday Egyptian Life * Religion * Mummies * The Pyramids * Conclusion
Download or read book 101 Amazing Facts about Ancient Egypt written by Jack Goldstein and published by Andrews UK Limited. This book was released on 2014-02-04 with total page 31 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you know who the ancient Egyptian god of the underworld is? What type of mask would an embalmer wear whilst carrying out the mummification process on a body? Who was the most successful of all the pharaohs? All these questions and more are answered in this fascinating easy-to-read guide to ancient Egypt. Whether you are studying the subject and need access to the important information fast, or you are just interested in this fascinating period of history, this excellent quick-read guide containing over one hundred facts is a perfect addition to your bookshelf.
Download or read book Ancient Egypt written by DK and published by Dorling Kindersley Ltd. This book was released on 2019-05-02 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From pyramids and pharaohs to tombs and Tutankhamun, unlock the secrets of ancient Egypt in this brilliant mini encyclopedia about one of the world's greatest civilizations. What was it like to be a pharaoh? Who built the pyramids, and how? How was a mummy made and why did the ancient Egyptians mummify cats? Learn how to spell your name in hieroglyphs and how to count ancient-Egyptian style. Find out about everyday life in ancient Egypt - the toys children played with, what music was popular, how people dressed, and what they ate - in this essential reference guide. With amazing encyclopedic stats, cool pictures, and incredible facts, Pocket Eyewitness Ancient Egypt takes you back in time, and is the perfect introduction to the history of ancient Egypt for young readers.
Download or read book Project Ancient Egypt written by Simon Adams and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2019-07-15 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Until a time machine can zap us back into ancient Egypt, this entertaining volume may be the best way for readers to experience it. Appealing projects reinforce intriguing information about ancient Egypt, such as jaw-dropping facts about mummification. Among the motivating activities are writing with hieroglyphics, playing an ancient game, and making a royal headdress. The vivid and creative design keeps readers engaged and includes enlightening diagrams that reveal further facts about this fascinating time and place.
Download or read book 20 Fun Facts About Women in Ancient Egypt written by Kristen Rajczak Nelson and published by Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP. This book was released on 2015-07-15 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Women in ancient Egypt weren’t that unlike women today. They wore makeup, had their hair done, and even enjoyed near equality with men. In this volume, surprising and amusing facts about the women of ancient Egypt give readers a new perspective on a noteworthy historical era. Full-color photographs include images of ancient Egyptian paintings and other primary sources showing how the Egyptians themselves portrayed women. The main content’s format, along with detailed graphic organizers, engages readers with the social studies curriculum in a fun, high-interest way.
Download or read book Baboons Waited on Tables in Ancient Egypt written by Melvin Berger and published by . This book was released on 1997-06-01 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shares unusual facts and jokes about Egypt, Greece, Rome, and other ancient civilizations.
Download or read book Explore Ancient Egypt written by Carmella Van Vleet and published by Nomad Press. This book was released on 2008-01-01 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pyramids, mummies, amulets, temples, and pharaohs— Explore Ancient Egypt! brings this fascinating civilization to young readers ages 6–9 with 25 hands-on projects, activities, and games. Kids learn about ancient Egyptian homes, food, money, toys, games, makeup, clothes, kings, mummies, and more. Projects are easy to follow and require primarily common household products and very little adult supervision. Activities range from making a scarab necklace to writing in ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs and making King Tut sandals. By combining a hands-on element with riddles, jokes, facts, and comic cartoons, kids Explore Ancient Egypt! in this accessible introduction to an incredible, ancient world.
Download or read book First Facts about the Ancient Egyptians written by Jacqueline Morley and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An illustrated introduction to life in Ancient Egypt.
Download or read book 20 Fun Facts About Women in Ancient Egypt written by Kristen Rajczak Nelson and published by Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP. This book was released on 2015-07-15 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Women in ancient Egypt weren’t that unlike women today. They wore makeup, had their hair done, and even enjoyed near equality with men. In this volume, surprising and amusing facts about the women of ancient Egypt give readers a new perspective on a noteworthy historical era. Full-color photographs include images of ancient Egyptian paintings and other primary sources showing how the Egyptians themselves portrayed women. The main content’s format, along with detailed graphic organizers, engages readers with the social studies curriculum in a fun, high-interest way.
Download or read book Ancient Egypt written by Ahoy Publications and published by . This book was released on 2023-04-22 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the mysteries of ancient Egypt with five hundred fascinating facts! Are you ready to explore and uncover the secrets of one of the most fascinating civilizations in history? With 500 Interesting Facts About Ancient Egypt, you'll get a comprehensive overview of this ancient land, its culture, and some incredible stories. From Predynastic times to Alexander the Great's arrival, discover all that made up life in ancient Egypt. Learn about the people's religion, pyramids, writing system, and government structures. Dive into details on art and architecture or music and dance. Find out how farming shaped everyday life or what happened when death arrived. This book provides an easy-to-navigate guide through many essential aspects from over five thousand years ago. Here is just a taste of what awaits inside: Uncover why Upper and Lower Egypt were unified Explore the pyramids and tombs Get acquainted with hieroglyphs Learn about pharaohs and their rise to power Discover the fascinating art and architecture of ancient Egypt Unveil the ancient mysteries of religion and festivals Analyze social structures, clothing, and appearance And much more! Are you ready to open a time capsule into one of the oldest known cultures? 500 Interesting Facts About Ancient Egypt is your perfect guide for an exciting tour through history. Get ready for a journey back in time.
Download or read book 100 Things You Should Know about Knights and Castles written by Chris Oxlade and published by Miles Kelly Pub. This book was released on 2001 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why why why do you ask so many questions? Well if you didn't ask, you would never find out about things! Look inside the pages of this book and discover the answers to loads of interesting questions about your body. You will find fantastic pictures to help explain things more, cartoons to make you giggle, and fun things to do in the color panels.
Download or read book 50 Things You Didn t Know about Ancient Egypt written by Sean O'Neill and published by 50 Things You Didn't Know abou. This book was released on 2020 with total page 19 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn all about Pharoahs and daily life (and death) in Ancient Egypt. Discover 3,000 years of an ancient civilization through amazing and amusing facts about daily life, afterlife, and how the rulers kept it all under control.
Download or read book Everything Ancient Egypt written by Crispin Boyer and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2012 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses the mysteries of ancient Egypt, and includes facts covering treasure, pyramids, mummies, and pharaohs.
Download or read book The Penguin Book of Myths and Legends of Ancient Egypt written by Joyce Tyldesley and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2010-08-05 with total page 520 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Herodotus to The Mummy, Western civilization has long been fascinated with the exotic myths and legends of Ancient Egypt but they have often been misunderstood. Here acclaimed Egyptologist Joyce Tyldesley guides us through 3000 years of changing stories and, in retelling them, shows us what they mean. Gathered from pyramid friezes, archaological finds and contemporary documents, these vivid and strange stories explain everything from why the Nile flooded every year to their beliefs about what exactly happened after death and shed fascinating light on what life was like for both rich and poor. Lavishly illustrated with colour pictures, maps and family trees, helpful glossaries explaining all the major gods and timelines of the Pharoahs and most importantly packed with unforgettable stories, this book offers the perfect introduction to Egyptian history and civilization.
Download or read book Ancient Egyptian Art and Architecture A Very Short Introduction written by Christina Riggs and published by OUP Oxford. This book was released on 2014-10-23 with total page 153 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Berlin to Boston, and St Petersburg to Sydney, ancient Egyptian art fills the galleries of some of the world's greatest museums, while the architecture of Egyptian temples and pyramids has attracted tourists to Egypt for centuries. But what did Egyptian art and architecture mean to the people who first made and used it - and why has it had such an enduring appeal? In this Very Short Introduction, Christina Riggs explores the visual arts produced in Egypt over a span of some 4,000 years. The stories behind these objects and buildings have much to tell us about how people in ancient Egypt lived their lives in relation to each other, the natural environment, and the world of the gods. Demonstrating how ancient Egypt has fascinated Western audiences over the centuries with its impressive pyramids, eerie mummies, and distinctive visual style, Riggs considers the relationship between ancient Egypt and the modern world. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
