This book was recognised by the Parents' Choice Award.

This book has been graded for interest at 6-9 years.

There are 256 pages in this book. This is a reference book. This book was published 2002 by DK Publishing .

Fiona Macdonald is the author of over 150 children's books, specializing in history. Dr Anne Millard is an archaeologist with a doctorate in Egyptology.