Live Like An Ancient Egyptian - Claire Saunders

Live Like An Ancient Egyptian

Discovering the Secrets of the Ancient Egyptians

(Autor)

Buch | Hardcover
56 Seiten
2024
Button Books (Verlag)
978-1-78708-154-3 (ISBN)
16,20 inkl. MwSt
Live Like an Ancient Egyptian is a fascinating journey back in time to find out what it was really like to live in ancient Egypt.
This beautifully illustrated book takes young explorers on a tour of one of the world's most intriguing civilizations. From the monumental pyramids to life along the mighty River Nile, readers will uncover the secrets of Ancient Egypt's rich history and enduring legacy.



Through engaging and informative text, complemented by vibrant illustrations, children will be introduced to the daily life, clothes, food, homes, customs, religion and extraordinary achievements of this ancient civilization.



The book also includes step-by-step craft activities and recipes to have a go at. Dotted throughout are fictional accounts by a young boy that bring the era to life and enable readers to understand what it was really like to live like an ancient Egyptian.

Claire Saunders has been writing and editing for more than 20 years. Specialising in children’s non-fiction, she has authored or co-authored many titles including Live Like A Viking and Live Like A Roman. She lives with her family in Lewes, southern England.

Who were the Egyptians? 4

Timeline of Ancient Egypt 6

Map of Ancient Egypt 8

Egyptian society 10

Life on the River Nile 12

Everyday Jobs 14

24 hours as an Egyptian… 16

Inside an Egyptian house 18

Childhood and family life 20

Egyptian writing 22

Story: At school 24

Make a papyrus-type scroll 26

Fashion 28

Jewellery-making 30

God and goddesses 32

Death and the afterlife 34

Story: The journey to the kingdom of the dead 36

Pyramids and tombs 38

Make a mummy 40

Entertainment 42

Make and play a board game 44

Story: A day on the river 46

Food and drink 48

Egyptian recipes 50

Could you have lived like an ancient Egyptian? 52

Glossary 54

Erscheint lt. Verlag 8.10.2024
Reihe/Serie Live Like A…
Illustrationen Ruth Hickson
Zusatzinfo 200 Illustrations, color
Sprache englisch
Maße 204 x 249 mm
Themenwelt Kinder- / Jugendbuch Sachbücher Geschichte / Politik
ISBN-10 1-78708-154-0 / 1787081540
ISBN-13 978-1-78708-154-3 / 9781787081543
Zustand Neuware
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