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This beautifully illustrated book takes young explorers on a tour of one of the world's most intriguing civilizations.
From the monumental pyramids to life along the mighty River Nile, readers will uncover the secrets of Ancient Egypt's rich history and enduring legacy.
Through engaging and informative text complemented by vibrant illustrations, children will be introduced to the following:
- Daily life
- Clothes
- Food
- Homes
- Customs
- Religion
And other extraordinary achievements of this ancient civilization
The book also includes step-by-step craft activities and recipes to have a go at. Dotted throughout are fictional accounts by a young boy that bring the era to life and enable readers to understand what it was like to live like an ancient Egyptian.
"Live Like an Ancient Egyptian entices the reader to explore the richness of the perennially fascinating civilisation of Ancient Egypt...Digestible chunks of text by Claire Saunders are creatively illustrated by Ruth Hickson to deepen understanding."—Reading Zone
"...absolutely packed with information...it is truly amazing how even thousands of years later we can glimpse into their lives and better understand their societies."—@picturebookplaydate
"This brilliant non fiction book combines bite sized facts and engaging illustrations to bring this ancient civilisation back to life"—Heath Books
"Here's a great series of books [Live Like A...] which should definitely be on your library reservation lists, and on school library purchase lists, to inspire learning and give creative ideas for getting closer to the past."—@kidsbookstolife
"I love this series!...It explores the pyramids, the River Nile, their milestone achievements as well as what the Egyptians are, wore and which games they played. Highly recommend!"—@picturebookrecommendations
"Super series alert!...I just love these books. As well as being a great read for history lovers, they're perfect for the classroom...As well as being packed with timelines and information, distilled brilliantly into core knowledge (and all the exciting bits children love), there are also super engaging practical activities to try, recipes to bake and fames to plat to get a real flavour for the time period."—@mrsbrownsbookbox
"A brilliant book about the day in the life of an ancient Egyptian. This brilliant non fiction book combines bite sized facts and engaging illustrations to bring this ancient civilisation back to life."—@father_teacher_reader
"We love this series so we were excited to read the latest one. This beautifully illustrated book helps readers to journey back in time to find out what it was really like to live in Ancient Egypt...We always love the craft activities that are included in this series...There is a fictional character called Dedu who features throughout the book too describing his daily life in his Ancient Egyptian home. This is such an interesting book and makes a great topic resource for school."—@family_book_club_
"Here's a great series of books which should definitely be on your library reservation lists, and on school library purchase lists, to inspire learning and give creative ideas for getting closer to the past."—@kidsbookstolife
"...The book goes into fun & interesting facts about pyramids, Egyptian society, family life, the jobs people had, their food, fashion, school & so much more. The book also includes a few crafts you can make & recipes to make delicious food. The information presented is easy to understand & perfectly outlines the life of an ancient Egyptian.”—@stylishmodernmotherhood
"This is a beautifully illustrated book that takes us on a fascinating journey back in time to find out what life was really like to live in Ancient Egypt & helping readers to uncover its rich history...A teacher and home educator's dream!"—@faeriesandfantasy
Ruth Hickson has worked in the print design industry since graduating from Manchester Metropolitan University with an MA in printed textiles in 1996, first in New York and then London for a variety of different studios. She now works from her studio in the beautiful Stroud valleys designing for a variety of markets including kids, food illustration, maps, home décor and stationery. She also designs and produces a small range of prints and gifts for sale on Etsy.
Who were the ancient Egyptians? 4
Timeline of ancient Egypt 6
Map of ancient Egypt 8
Egyptian society 10
Life on the Nile 12
Inside an Egyptian house 14
Childhood and family life 16
24 hours as an Egyptian 18
Everyday jobs 20
Egyptian writing 22
Make papyrus paper 24
At school 26
Fashion 28
Make an amulet necklace 30
God and temples 32
Death and the afterlife 34
Journey to the underworld 36
Tombs and pyramids 38
Egyptian mummies 40
Make a mummified orange 41
Fun and games 42
Make a board game 44
A day on the river 46
Food and drink 48
Egyptian recipes 50
Could you have lived like an ancient Egyptian? 52
Glossary 54
About the author 56