A Ladybird Book: The Ancient Egyptians

Name: A Ladybird Book: The Ancient Egyptians
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780241544174
Price: 15.99 NZD
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By Sidra Ansari

Series: A Ladybird Book

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A Ladybird Book: The Ancient Egyptians by Sidra Ansari introduces young readers to the fascinating world of the ancient Egyptians. It explores their incredible achievements, daily life, and lasting legacy, from the grandeur of the pyramids to the mysteries of mummification. This engaging book provides an informative and accessible overview of a captivating civilisation.
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Format: Hardback

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241544174

Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 04 August 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Ladybird

Contributors:

Illustrated by Anja Sušanj
Illustrated by Anja Sušanj

Audience: Primary and secondary education, Tertiary education, Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 7.0mm

Width: 117.0mm

Height: 177.0mm

Weight: 112g

Pages: 48

Collections

Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Education & Reference Penguin Books Science & Nature Series: A Ladybird Book Sidra Ansari

About the Author

We make growing up the best story ever! Here at Ladybird, we publish playful books for little hands. From touch-and-feel books to bedtime stories and non-fiction, we help 0-7s to learn, play and grow - sparking plenty of smiles along the way. The home of Ten Minutes to Bed, Baby Touch, Peppa Pig and Hey Duggee, we know just how to capture curious little imaginations and guide them from one story to the next.

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