Travel back in time to discover the extraordinary lives of the ancient Egyptians in this accessible introduction to this historic civilization.

Ancient Egypt was an incredible civilization that began around 3100 BCE and lasted for over 3,000 years. During that time, the ancient Egyptians developed new ideas and inventions that shaped the world as we know it today, from mathematics and geometry to paper and toothpaste!

The Ancient Egyptians is a simple, accessible introduction to this amazing ancient civilisation. This book is packed full of amazing facts to transport children back in time, where they'll journey down the River Nile, explore towering temples, and discover how the pyramids were built. Along the way, they'll find out about gods and goddesses, pharaohs, hieroglyphs, and much, much more.

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