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DescriptionAn illustrated book that provides an introduction to the unique legacy of Ancient Egypt, in particular its spectacular tombs, pyramids, mummification rituals and Tutamkhamun's treasures. Author descriptionJoyce Tyldesley is an experienced Egyptologist and author, whose many publications include the best-selling Egypt: How a Lost Civilization was Rediscovered (BBC Books). Better known to children throughout the world as Dig magazine's "Dr Dig" (www.digonsite.com), she writes a regular question and answer column for young archaeologists, and has published many child-friendly articles on the ancient world. Her most recent book for children, Stories from Ancient Egypt, has received glowing reviews in Britain, the US and Australia, and is about to be published in Japan. Table of contentsFront End Paper - Timeline; Life and Death in Ancient Egypt; King of the Dead; Making a Mummy; Dressing the Dead; Journey to the Afterlife; Stairways to the Sky; Khufu's Great Pyramid; The Sphinx; Robbers!; Spells and Stories; Tutankhamen - The Boy King; The Mummy's Curse; Animal Mummies; Back End Paper - Game/answer to riddle. |