Life in Ancient Egypt

The Egyptian civilization is one of the oldest in human history. Travel back in time to see how the Ancient Egyptians built magnificent pyramids, developed a system of writing, harnessed the Nile River for agriculture and made their own medicine. Children will love the full-color illustrations of ancient Egyptian life that explain how people really lived long ago. Topics include: - How mummies were made and buried - The afterlife and ancient Egyptian gods and goddesses - How ancient Egyptians farmed and what they ate - Ancient Egyptian art and architecture - Hieroglyphs and how to interpret them Teacher's guide available.