In the Days of the Pharaohs: a Look at Ancient Egypt

by Milton Meltzer

Hardcover, 2001

Status

Available

Call number

SOC H.100 J

Publication

Franklin Watts (Scholastic Inc.)

Pages

159

Description

Discusses the daily lives of the various classes of people in ancient Egypt, providing a view of Egyptian culture at the time.

Description

Looks at the day-to-day life, politics, and culture of the diverse people of ancient Egypt.

Table of Contents:
How we know what we know --
The Nile --
river of life --
Pharaohs, laws, and government --
Wars and warriors --
Building the pyramids and beyond --
The beauty of craft work --
Gods and beliefs --
Making mummies --
Calendars, clocks, and cures --
The invention of hieroglyphics --
Food, fun, and family --
Women's roles --
Timeline.

Collection

Barcode

5455

Language

Original language

English

Physical description

159 p.; 9.25 inches

ISBN

053111791X / 9780531117910

Rating

½ (2 ratings; 4.5)

Call number

SOC H.100 J
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