The ancient Egyptians

About this book

"This is a highly visual resource book, packed with a wealth of fascinating images from the British Museum's world-renowned Egyptian collection, showing the people of ancient Egypt and the objects they made and used. The text offers supporting information, descriptions and explanations alongside the images, encouraging children to engage with the photographs in detail. A special feature is the quotations from ancient Egyptian sources ranging from royal decrees to personal letters that allow children to read about the Egyptians in their own words. A fascinating way to explore the daily lives of people in the past, through a close look at the objects and artwork they left behind."--Publisher.