It takes all sorts to build a powerful kingdom: farmers, fishermen, slaves, sculptors . . . even pharaohs!
So, listen to our stories and we’ll tell you what life was really like in Ancient Egypt. Step back in time and meet a cast of characters who will give you an inside look at their daily lives.
Visit a boatman who carries cargo across the Nile, an embalmer who prepares the bodies of the dead for burial, and a papyrus maker who makes his own paper out of reeds. Featuring a map of Ancient Egypt, a timeline, a guide to writing hieroglyphics, and more, this engaging window into the world of Ancient Egypt breathes new life into ancient history.
Contents:
We are the Ancient Egyptians
I am the Pharaoh
I am a Queen
I am a Naval Commander
I am a Necropolis Builder
I am an Embalmer
I am a Priest
I am a Merchant
I am a Musician
I am a Doctor
I am a Sculptor
I am a Slave
I am a Tomb Robber
I am a Papyrus Maker
I am the Vizier of the South
I am a Brewer
I am a Farmer
I am a Fisherman
I am a Jewelry Maker
I am a Boatman
Would You Like to Be an Ancient Egyptian?
Ancient Egypt
Timeline
Gods & Goddesses
How to Build a Pyramid
Hieroglyphics
Make Your Own Papyrus Paper
Egyptian Food
Glossary
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Index