The Dow's Schoolroom

Table of Contents:

• Discovering Ancient Egypt
• Records and Conservation
• Egyptology Today
• History
• Royalty and Religion
• Everyday Life
• Factfinder

The following description is furnished by the publisher:

This lavishly illustrated encyclopedia describes the remarkable history of Ancient Egypt, from its origins as a group of settlements along the banks of the Nile, to its transformation into one of the world's earliest and greatest civilizations. Stunning photographs and detailed reconstructions create a vivid picture of life in Ancient Egypt, while the comprehensive factfinder includes a time chart, who's who, and details of recent archaeological finds.

Enter the world of the Egyptians and discover:

• How The Pyramids Were Built
• HWho Discovered The Secret of Egyptian Writing
• How a Woman Became Pharaoh
• Why The Egyptians Made Thousands of Cat Mummies

• Ages: 9 years and up • Size of book: 8 3/4 x 11 1/8 inches • Pages: 128

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