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Meet the Ancient Egyptians
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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.
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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Meet the Ancient Egyptians
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...PaperbackSold Out
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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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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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