Ancient Egypt


Book Description

Surveys the history, culture, daily life, accomplishments, and religion of the ancient Egyptians.




The Pocket Book of Ancient Egypt


Book Description

High-quality color photographs in a portable, appealing format are accompanied by detailed captions describing the treasures of Egyptian heritage.




Pocket Museum?


Book Description

If all the portable artefacts of Ancient Egypt were in a single location, the lives of students, historians and connoisseurs would be immeasurably simpler - but the objects are scattered in museums and collections all over the world. This book brings together nearly 200 of the most significant artefacts, giving both context and immediacy to the rich culture of Ancient Egypt. From a 5000-year-old Predynastic pottery bowl adorned with model hippopotami, to a pair of sandals carefully woven from grass, reeds and papyrus, to a wooden sundial amulet of the early Roman period, this is a compelling and beautifully illustrated overview of three millennia of civilization on the banks of the Nile.




Ancient Egypt


Book Description

The full range of the history and archaeology of ancient Egypt is presented in this lavishly illustrated book. Also available in French, German, Italian, and Spanish




Egypt


Book Description

A pocket-size, no-nonsense, no-clutter guide to Egypt, written by an Egyptian-American Egyptologist. Quick, easy, and comprehensive reference to sites of antiquities and recreation. From the lively Nile Valley, to the solitary deserts, to the diverse Sinai, to the lush oases, to the exotic underwater life of the Red Sea, to the Mediterranean beaches. Find your way with numerous maps and illustrations. Tips to understanding both the modern and ancient Egyptian cultures. Informative, detailed, and illustrated glossary.




Tales of Ancient Egypt


Book Description

Originally published: London: Bodley Head, 1967.




Ancient Egypt Adventure Activity Book


Book Description

This Ancient-Egyptian-themed activity book is crammed with all sort of activities as well as information about the fascinating world of Ancient Egypt.




DK Pocket Eyewitness Ancient Egypt


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The series that packs a world of knowledge into your pocket Get fast facts at your fingertips with DK Pocket Eyewitness Ancient Egypt, packed with bite-sized chunks of information that will encourage and inform even the most reluctant readers. Step back in time and meet the pharaohs, queens and priests of the Nile. Learn about ancient royal dynasties, look inside giant temples and pyramids and see how ordinary people lived and worked. Packed with amazing encyclopedic stats and genius gem facts to provide extra wow, DK Pocket Eyewitness Ancient Egypt will take you on an adventure through the history of Ancient Egypt. Don't succumb to the riddle of the Sphinx; find out all about Ancient Egyptian home and daily life, their toys and games, music and the legacy of the Egyptian gods.




Pocket Timeline of Ancient Egypt


Book Description

This is a beautifully illustrated guide to the rich and fascinating civilization of ancient Egypt, from prehistoric times to the reign of Cleopatra. Each chapter provides a quick but rewarding account of a different period of Egypt's history. Readers learn about life and death in the area around the Nile, the development of farming and writing, and the astonishing engineering achievements of these people. The book includes dozens of full-color photos of ancient monuments and artifacts. The eye-catching 12-page fold-out timeline, which can be detached for wall display, unfolds over the same 3,000 years of history as the book, presenting a vivid account of the major events, achievements, and personalities of the ancient Egyptian world.




The Pocket Timeline of Ancient Egypt


Book Description

Discover ancient Egypt, from the earliest prehistoric Egyptians, through the ages of the pyramids and pharaohs, to the Roman conquest and the end of ancient Egyptian civilization. Travel back in time to see the pyramids and temples of ancient Egypt, meet some of the great pharaohs, find out about Egyptian art and writing, and investigate the mummies and their tombs. Book jacket.