We Are the Ancient Egyptians - Meet the People Behind the History

Illustrated by World Book Day 2022 Illustrator Allen Fatimaharan!

Step back in time to Ancient Egypt and meet some of the many people who lived, worked, and played during that time. From a necropolis builder to a tomb robber, a brewer to an embalmer, and a slave girl to the Pharaoh himself - each one will share with you the story of their own daily life. Together, they are the Ancient Egyptians.

Featuring 19 different characters from Ancient Egyptian times, as well as an introduction to the Ancient Egyptian world, a key to decoding hieroglyphics and a timeline of key events, this book provides a new angle on a classic subject, bringing the ancient world to life.

About the author

David Long is a writer and journalist who has written many adult and children's books on topics such as London, popular science and the environment. His book Survivors (Faber & Faber) won the Blue Peter Book Award 2017.

Summary

Featuring 19 different characters from Ancient Egyptian times, as well as an introduction to the Ancient Egyptian world, a key to decoding hieroglyphics and a timeline of key events, this book provides a new angle on a classic subject, bringing the ancient world to life.

Product details

• Authors: David Long
• Assisted by: Allen Fatimaharan (Illustration)
• Publisher: Welbeck
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: from age 8
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.06.2022
• EAN: 9781783128365
• ISBN: 978-1-78312-836-5
• Series: We Are The..
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Non-fiction books / Non-fiction picture books; JUVENILE NONFICTION / History / Ancient, JUVENILE NONFICTION / People & Places / Africa, JUVENILE NONFICTION / History / Europe, Ancient World, Interest age: from c 8 years, Children’s / Teenage general interest: History and the past, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Places and peoples, JUVENILE NONFICTION / Places / Africa