Discovering Ancient Egypt

Discovering Ancient Egypt
ISBN-10
1622758277
ISBN-13
9781622758272
Category
Juvenile Nonfiction
Pages
48
Language
English
Published
2015-01-01
Publisher
Britannica Educational Publishing
Author
Erin Staley

Description

The world of mummies, pharaohs, and pyramids leaps off the pages of this upper elementary guide to ancient Egyptian civilization. Readers will discover the history and culture of ancient Egypt, from the earliest settlers of the Nile to the final dynasty of Antony and Cleopatra. Egypt’s most famous inventions—including papyrus, hieroglyphs, and the 365-day calendar—are presented along with facts about its pantheon of deities and highly organized class system. A final discussion of how modern culture continues to benefit from its techniques and styles is sure to make readers want to delve deeper into the world of ancient Egypt.

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