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Let's Meet the Ancient Egyptians

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Time travel through the history of Ancient Egypt as seen through the eyes of one family Take a tour through the vast past of Ancient Egypt as you follow the adventures of one family through time. Travel with one friendly family through 3,000 years of jaw-dropping,... Read More
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Time travel through the history of Ancient Egypt as seen through the eyes of one family Take a tour through the vast past of Ancient Egypt as you follow the adventures of one family through time. Travel with one friendly family through 3,000 years of jaw-dropping, awe-inspiring history, discovering how ancient people worked, played, fought, and feasted, and featuring some of the huge historical figures that marked their lives. Experience the sights, smells, and sounds of the river Nile as you hunt for food with fisherman's son Hanu. Flip the page and suddenly feel the heat of the blistering desert as his descendant Hemira watches her father heave stones up the epic Great Pyramid. Years later, watch soldier Minuser prepare for battle as regional rulers fight for more power. Each new character has their own unique story, as they encounter mummies, pharaohs, gods, and much more! From the earliest people farming the land right up to the end of Egypt, uncover the first-hand story of the civilization that shaped the world.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241784761

Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 02 July 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: DK Children

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 232.0mm

Height: 286.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 48

About the Author

Ben Hubbard is an accomplished non-fiction author for children and adults with over 180 titles to his name. He has written about many subjects, from Space, the Samurai and Sharks, to Poison, Pets and the Plantagenets, and his recent DK books include Henry VIII, My Book of Bugs, Myths and Legends- Ultimate Handbook and Pocket Eyewitness- Ocean. His books have been translated into over a dozen languages and can be found in bookshops, schools, and libraries around the world.

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