Author(s): David Long

History

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 Find Out More Index