Through examining primary evidence, such as hieroglyphs, pottery, jewellery, buildings and artefacts, the reader will be introduced to each historical age. Find out why Egyptian men and women wore wigs, how they preserved dead bodies and about hieroglyphic writing. Do the multiple choice quiz at the end to find out what you have learnt.

 

This book is part of a book series called History From Objects .

This book is aimed at children in primary school.

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published 2012 by Hachette Children's Group .

John Malam is a former editor and the author of nonfiction children's books, including "The Victorians. "

This book has the following chapters: Who were the Egyptians? Homes and towns Farming and food Clothes and crafts Pharaohs Pyramids and other tombs Gods and temples Mummies The Egyptians at war Writing Quiz Timeline