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Ancient Egypt

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Discover Ancient Egypt with this children's book full of photographs and illustrations, fascinating facts, and engaging challenges--from the creators of DKfindout.com, DK's free online resource for kids.



Did you know that ancient Egyptians used lettuce as a food, a medicine, and an offering for the gods? Or that Tutankhamun's tomb contained several pairs of royal underpants? Find out why!

Perfect for young readers who want a highly visual reference book to increase their history knowledge, DK findout! Ancient Egypt is sure to inspire the next amazing school project or history report. Inside, author Dr. Angela McDonald breaks down Ancient Egypt, including who lived there and why they're so important.

With this DK findout! book, you will:

- Learn all about the ancient Egyptians--where they lived, what they wore, and which jobs they had
- Meet pharaohs, such as Nefertiti, Hatshepsut, and Ramses the Great, and see how they ruled
- Explore maps of the Egyptian Empire and the Nile River
- Read an imagined interview with Cleopatra II, Egypt's last pharaoh
- Discover why pyramids were built, how mummies were made, and which gods the ancient Egyptians believed in
- Experience how children lived in Ancient Egypt by playing a board game
- Hear from real-life Egyptologist Barry Kemp, who excavated and studied the ancient city of Amarna
- Fold out the cover for an Ancient Egypt quiz and timeline
- and find out much, much more!

The DK findout! series of kids books helps children become experts on their favorite nonfiction subjects, from dinosaurs and ancient civilizations to space, coding, and cutting-edge technology.

64 pages, Paperback

First published January 16, 2017

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1,973 reviews137 followers
February 12, 2020
A fantastic and very knowledge filled book all about Egypt, from houses to animals, working to death. It was packed with excellent photos and illustrations and my son really enjoyed learning more... However he was scared when we took him to a museum with a sarcophagus after finishing the book 😂 😂 xx
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1,033 reviews
February 25, 2021
Belajar sejarah Mesir Kuno bisa asyik juga.
Bagian favorit : ular tangga dengan tema menjadi anak-anak di jaman Mesir Kuno.
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November 19, 2021
Learn about how the rich were buried in ancient Egypt and why you need a Shabti in this life.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
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46 reviews
April 2, 2024
Những quyền sách với Câu chữ dài ngoằn có thể Khiến chúng ta mệt mỏi khi đọc. Vậy thì hãy cầm l00k mua quyển này tại fahasa với Sách dịch mang tên "bách khoa thiếu nhi Ai Cập cổ đại " câu từ ngắn gọn, hình ảnh minh hoạ đầy khoa học và chính xác nhé
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30 reviews
April 22, 2017
Very informative and lovely use of pictures. My 4-year-old was thoroughly engaged and asked me to read it to her several times.
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