to 332 b.c

Describes what archaeologists know about ancient Egypt from the evidence they've found. Discusses the civilization's history, government, gods, monuments, trades, foods, games, and everyday life. Includes text-related questions with an answer key, a glossary, resources for further information, and color photographs.

Explores the early civilizations that developed in Egypt and Mesopotamia.

An introduction to the ancient Egyptians, considering the importance of the Nile River to their civilization, and discussing trade, the army, everyday life, gods and temples, pharaohs, mummies, and pyramids.

"Taking in Egypt's greatest historical sites, Alastair Sooke tells the story of Ancient Egyptian art through 30 extraordinary masterpieces. Tracing the origins of Egypt's unique visual style, he treks across the Sahara and travels the Nileto find the rarely-seen art of its earliest peoples. Exploring how this civilization's art reflected its religion, he looks anew at the Great Pyramid, and the statuary and painting of the Old Kingdom"--Container.

In this book, readers will discover the history and culture of ancient Egypt, from the earliest settlers of the Nile to the final dynasty of Antony and Cleopatra. Egypt's most famous inventions, including papyrus, hieroglyphs, and the 365-day calendar, are presented along with facts about its pantheon of deities and highly organized class system.

This text follows the story from the Egyptians' prehistoric origins to their conquest by the Persians, Greeks, and Romans. Beginning the journey at Hatshepsut's tomb, Egypt's first woman pharaoh, it also explores the pyramids at Giza, learn about the language of hieroglyphics, and the rise and fall of the mighty pharaohs.

Explores the society, politics and beliefs of Ancient Egypt and the surrounding Nile Valley region, along with the cultural achievements of this ancient civilization.

Covers ancient Egyptian culture and traditions and profiles important sites throughout Egypt, many of which still contain remnants and artifacts that illustrate the importance of this extraordinary civilization.

Through narrative supported by quotes, this title begins with a brief history of ancient Egypt and then examines questions such as: How Did the Nile River Make Egyptian Civilization Possible?, How Did an Agrarian Society Build One of the World's Most Enduring Structures?, How Did Religious Beliefs Shape Egyptian Views of Life and Death?, and How Did Cleopatra Contribute to Ancient Egypt's Final Fall?.

"Unwrap the mysteries of the ancient Egyptian mummies in this . . . illustrated book, created in consultation with . . . Egyptologists from the British Museum. Filled with . . . detail, uncover secrets of the embalmers, tales of the tomb robbers, and even how pets were mummified"--Dust jacket.