Product Description: Readers will be intrigued by Ancient Egyptian history with stunning imagery of hieroglyphs, relics, ruins, and monuments in this informational volume. The text, while informative, remains accessible. Lovers of ancient history will relish this treasure of Egypts past.

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Drawing on the resources of the British Museum's Egyptological collections and other collections worldwide, this children's encyclopaedia combines authoritative reference with approachable design. There are some 280 alphabetical entries, most illustrated in full colour. This edition also offers links to British Museum websites.

Explores the history, environment, geography, people, and culture of ancient Egypt.

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.

An accessible introduction to the history, culture, religion, and people of ancient Egypt is highlighted by two hundred full-color photographs of such treasures as jewelry, painted murals, sculpture, relics, and architecture, accompanied by a brief account of the reign of each pharaoh from the New Kingdom to the Roman empire. Original.

A fun-packed re-useable folder with fastening and carry handle, containing a paperback book, a lift-the-flap Egyptian mummy and lots of things to do and make. Further items include: a sheet of stencils of Egyptian hieroglyphs; postcards; quiz cards; a mummy bookmark and badge; and stickers.

This text introduces the basic philosophy of Buddhism and how to read the Buddha image, before going on to illuminate the Buddha's past, the events of his life and a summary of his teaching, among other topics. Each spread is illustrated with an image from the British Museum's collections.

Describes in detail seven mummies from the British Museum collection and the secrets they hold about the past.

Offers information about Egyptian gods, goddesses, mummies, pyramids, kings, queens, life-style, customs, and family life.