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Meet the Ancient Egyptians

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Meet the Ancient Egyptians offers a lively and accessible introduction to Ancient Egypt, covering key topics such as gods, worship, mummification, and pyramid building. Written with a humorous tone reminiscent of the Horrible Histories series, it combines easy-to-understand text with stunning artwork and infographics by James Davies, making complex history fun and engaging for young readers.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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Ideal for children and young readers just starting to explore ancient history, particularly those who enjoy visually rich, humorous educational books. Perfect for fans of the Horrible Histories series and for educators seeking an appealing nonfiction resource.

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With vibrant, playful artwork and snappy text, learning about Ancient Egypt has never been cooler.

With vibrant, playful artwork and snappy text, learning about Ancient Egypt has never been cooler.

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There's so much to digest when it comes to history - how do you know where to begin? These incredible short introductions are just the thing for readers who are beginning to explore ancient history.

Get to know the basics on Ancient Egypt from gods and worship to mummification, with easy-to-digest, humorous text that is reminiscent of the best-selling Horrible Histories series.

James Davies' stunning artwork and infographics provide a fresh nonfiction approach that is sure to captivate young readers.

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This vibrant introduction to Ancient Egypt has been praised for its engaging and bite-sized approach, accompanied by fresh and innovative illustrations. The humorous and quirky narrative, along with captivating visuals and infographics, keeps young readers entertained while covering fascinating details from mummification to pyramid construction. The distinctive style and dry humour make it a compelling read for children beginning their exploration of history.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781787417779

Publisher: Templar Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 August 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Big Picture Press

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by James Davies

Audience: Primary and secondary education, Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 205.0mm

Height: 211.0mm

Weight: 274g

Pages: 64

About the Author

James Davies (Author, Illustrator)
James Davies is an illustrator and author from Wales, now living in Bristol. He has recently returned to illustration with a uniquely bold, graphic style, influenced by old cartoons and retro picture books and is the author and illustrator of the best-selling Meet the... series. His first picture book, Long Dog, is due out in July 2018. James's favourite food group is carbs and his worst enemy is a bald Chihuahua.

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