Publication |
Great Britain, Dorling Kindersley Limited, 2002.
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Description |
72pGreen Spine
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Series |
DK Eyewitness
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Summary/Abstract |
Well illustrated work about the treasures of ancient Egypt, giving interesting details about the unbelievable riches of the pharaoh's court, from amazing jewels to tools and from toys to everlasting mummies.
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Contents |
Egypt before the pharaohs
On the banks of the Nile
Famous pharaohs
The royal court
Preparing for the tomb
Everlasting bodies
Journey to the afterlife
The great pyramids
The valley of the kings
Gods and goddesses
Magic and medicine
Priests and temples
Sacred rituals
Scribes and scholars
Writing
Weapons of war
Sailing on the Nile
Buying and selling
An Egyptian carpenter
Hunting, fishing and fowling
The Egyptians at home
Food and drink
Song and dance
Toys and games
From fabric to finery
All that glitters
Adorning the body
Animals of the Nile valley
Egypt after the pharaohs
Did you know?
The pharaohs
Find out more
Glossary
Index
Pre
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Standard Number |
751320749 Pb.
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