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Did you know that the pyramids of Giza were once covered in a white casing made of glimmering limestone that was so polished it would reflect the Sun's rays? Discover the truth about this early human civilisation: its ancient ways of life, rulers, rituals, mythology, animals and everyday people.
This visually stunning history guide introduces the Egyptian gods and pharaohs, the mysteries of mummification, the great pyramids, the language of hieroglyphics, the world of Egyptian wildlife and much, much more!
Each volume in the Factology series provides a fast-paced and fun introduction to its subject, explaining key concepts and highlighting significant events in a manner that is clear, accessible and entertaining.
The KS2 and KS3 school curriculum is consulted when devising each volume, to ensure that the books cover important educational topics, making them a perfect teaching aid for learning history and STEM subjects.
Contents
Introduction: Epic Egypt 4
Ancient Egypt through the Ages 6
Along the Nile 8
Land of the Pharaohs 10
Wonder Woman 16
Record-smashing Ramesses II 18
What about Slaves? 20
Medicine Man 22
State of the Art 26
Shop 'til ya drop 28
In other Words 30
Battle Ready 32
Queen of the Nile 34
Cleopatra's Beauty Secrets & The Death of a Civilisation 36
The Amazing Egyptian Afterlife 38
Oh my Gods! 40
Feline Fierce 44
Here comes the Sun 46
Mother of Gods 48
Dead Powerful 50
The Egyptian Book of the Dead 52
Mummy Mania 54
How to make a Mummy 56
Embalming Animals 58
Stairway to Heaven 60
The Pyramids 64
Khufu aka the Great Pyramid 66
Inside an Ancient Pyramid 68
Enter the Valley of the Kings 70
Giant Guardian 72
Discovering Egypt 74
How do we know so much? 76
Discovering the Boy King 78
Tut's Tomb Treasures 80
The Curse of King Tut's tomb 82
Feeble Pharaoh 84
The Rosetta Stone 86
Welcome to Wild Egypt 88
Egypt Quiz 92
Answers & Glossary 94
Index 96
