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Time Travellers: Ancient Egypt
the perfect gift for budding historians
Series: Time Travellers
Brief Description
Have you ever wished you could travel back to ancient Egypt? To a world of mighty pharaohs and mysterious hieroglyphics? When grand pyramids were built and the Great Sphinx of Giza gleamed in colour?Then pop on a pair of magic glasses and join your time-travelling guide...
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Gaze back in time and discover the lost empire of ancient Egypt in this beautifully imagined non-fiction series. The perfect gift for budding historians!
Gaze back in time and discover the lost empire of ancient Egypt in this beautifully imagined non-fiction series. The perfect gift for budding historians!
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Have you ever wished you could travel back to ancient Egypt? To a world of mighty pharaohs and mysterious hieroglyphics? When grand pyramids were built and the Great Sphinx of Giza gleamed in colour?
Then pop on a pair of magic glasses and join your time-travelling guide on an adventure into the past! Unearth the tales and traditions of an empire lost in time, and discover how this magnificent civilisation has transformed our world today:
- Uncover the curious science of mummification
- Pore over hieroglyphs and learn their hidden meanings
- Pick up the latest make-up tips from the Nile's fashionistas
- Journey to find the hidden tomb of Tutankhamun and much more!
With stylish illustrations and packed with expert-backed facts, Ancient Egypt is the perfect companion guide for any eager Egyptologists!
Travel back to more incredible ancient worlds with Time Travellers: Ancient Greece.
Series: Time Travellers
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Time Travellers: Ancient Egypt
Have you ever wished you could travel back to ancient Egypt? To a world of mighty pharaohs and mysterious hieroglyphics? When grand pyramids were built and the Great Sphinx of Giza gleamed in colour?Then pop on a pair of magic glasses and join your time-travelling guide on an adventure into the past! Unearth the tales and traditions of an empire...Hardback$5300Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 2-3 weeks
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781526686312
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 28 August 2025
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Bloomsbury Childrens Books
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Montse Galbany
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 10.0mm
Width: 196.0mm
Height: 252.0mm
Weight: 320g
Pages: 32
About the Author
Francisco Llorca is a historian, bookseller and publisher, who has dedicated his life to the discovery and sharing of stories. After completing his PhD, he and his friends set up Tipos Infames, an indie bookstore and diverse cultural hub in the heart of Madrid. Francisco is now based in Barcelona where he is the co-founder of Las Afueras, a publishing house which seeks out hidden gems and unheard voices from across the globe.
Montse Galbany is an illustrator and graphic designer living in Granollers, a city close to Barcelona. Having discovered a passion for art at an early age, she studied graphic design at university and, since graduating, has illustrated a number of books with her bold and eye-catching style. When she isn't drawing, Montse explores the world in a campervan with her partner Marc and their mixed shepherd dog Mel.
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