Life in Ancient Egypt (Peoples of the Ancient World) - Softcover

Challen, Paul C

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0778720683 ISBN 13: 9780778720683

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Co,Canada, 2005

Synopsis

This book is suitable for ages 8-14. The Egyptian civilisation is one of the oldest in human history. Travel back in time to see how the Ancient Egyptians built magnificent pyramids, developed a system of writing, harnessed the Nile River for agriculture and made their own medicine. Children will love the full-colour illustrations of ancient Egyptian life that explain how people really lived long ago. The topics include: How mummies were made and buried; The afterlife and ancient Egyptian gods and goddesses; How ancient Egyptians farmed and what they ate; Ancient Egyptian art and architecture; Hieroglyphs and how to interpret them.

About this title

About the Author:

Paul Challen is a sportswriter who has contributed to the "National Post," "Slam" magazine, "Toronto Life" magazine, and the "Toronto Star," He is the coauthor of "Gardens of Shame" and the author of "The Book of Isiah," "Get Dutch! A Biography of Elmore Leonard," and "Inside the West Wing," He lives in Hamilton, Ontario.

About this edition

• Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Co,Canada
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0778720683
• ISBN 13: 9780778720683
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 32