A historical and cultural atlas of ancient Egypt, illustrated with full-colour maps, photographs and artwork. The landscape and climate of Egypt had a fundamental influence on the development of ancient Egyptian culture, civilization and thought. The river Nile became a vital transport artery - the hieroglyph for 'travelling north/south' was a ...
A historical and cultural atlas of ancient Egypt for children. The landscape and climate of Egypt had a fundamental influence on the development of ancient Egyptian culture, civilization and thought. Ages 9+.
Cats were first domesticated - or, more likely, noticed a warm fireside and chose to domesticate themselves - many thousands of years ago. Over the centuries they have performed a useful role as pest controllers, but much more as friends and companions of humans. Cats have always inspired writers and artists. They appear in Egyptian papyri and ...
Whether you are planning a "Cleopatra" outfit for a fancy dress party or just want to be Queen of the Nile for the day, this fun-filled book will share with you the beauty secrets of the Egyptian Queens and help you to create the essential look. Using objects from around the house and following simple instructions in the book, you can quickly make ...
Beginning with a brief introduction to the basic philosophy of Buddhism and how to read the Buddha image, this beautiful book goes on the illuminate the Buddha's past, the fascinating events of his life, a summary of his teachings, the Cosmic Buddhas, paradise, the afterlife and the future. Reflecting the varied and vibrant visual world of ...
This activity book, die-cut to the shape of the great Pyramid of Giza, focuses on the Egyptian pyramids, the monumental tombs which were among the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The book contain activities, puzzles, games, maps, spot-the-difference pictures, colouring and making activities.
These packages, Treasure Troves: Ancient Roman and Ancient Egyptian, each include a book filled with illustrations and facts about the lives of children in Rome and Egypt and a treasure box stuffed with realistic replicas of the materials used in that time. -- Ancient Roman presents a fascinating and accurate information on everything from the ...
The fourth title in the series of shaped, die-cut activity books from the British Museum focuses on the animals and people of the Stone Age. It includes games, puzzles, and drawing, colouring and making activities. They are fun to do and full of information about peoples and places of the past.
This lustrous book--its pages are decorated with metallic links--showcases the wealth and majesty of ancient Egypt, from the temples of Karnak and Luxor to the riches of King Tutankhamen and Nefertiti. 200 color photos, maps & diagrams.
For over 30 centuries the tombs and temples of Egypt have instilled wonder and inspiration in all who saw them - Roman emperors, Arab conquerors, Napoleon and ordinary travellers alike. This book provides a guide for the modern-day traveller to the architectural legacy of Egyptian civilization. Spanning the period from the old kingdom up to, and ...
Beginning with a brief introduction to the basic philosophy of Buddhism and how to read the Buddha image, this text goes on to illuminate the Buddha's past, the fascinating events of his life, a summary of his teachings, the Cosmic Buddhas, paradise, the afterlife and the future. Reflecting the varied and vibrant visual world of Buddhism, each ...
Drawing on the vast resources of the British Museum's Egyptology collections and other collections worldwide, this colourful encyclopaedia for children of 8 years and upwards combines authoritative reference with approachable design.
This title consists of a fun-packed re-useable folder with secure fastening and carry handle, containing a lift-the-flap Egyptian mummy and lots of things to do and make. Inside the folder there is a book giving information about ancient Egyptian mummies and a wealth of ideas for mummy-related activities using the other items in the folder. An A3 ...
One in a series of works inspired by the collections of the British Museum, this pocket treasury presents a visual introduction to the chosen theme of Gods. A short text accompanies each image which relates its origin, puts it in context, and explains why it is important.
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