Overview

Find out how young people lived in ancient Egypt. Learn about the annual flood and agriculture with the farmers' children, Kia and Woser. Meet the young Pharaoh Kawab and his Great Royal Wife Maia, as you discover what the kings and queens of Egypt did in their daily lives. Help Sabu the student scribe learn to spell, and the young musicians Sadek and Ana get their first job. AGES: 7 plus AUTHOR: David Owen worked as an editor in children's reference publishing for many years before becoming a freelance author and editor. Steph Marshall is a freelance illustrator and printmaker based in Berkshire. She has a particular fascination with maps and her work is often inspired by travel. Working predominantly with digital media, she creates bright, bold and playful illustrations. SELLING POINTS: . Makes it easy for readers to identify with children who lived in ancient Egypt . Introduces 20 young Egyptians and the jobs they are learning . Shows the lives of girls and women on every page providing an inclusive view of life in the ancient world . Ideal for home & school libraries

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Author:   David Owen ,  Steph Marshall
Publisher:   NQ Publishers
Imprint:   NQ Publishers
Volume:   1
Dimensions:   Width: 24.50cm , Height: 0.90cm , Length: 30.00cm
Weight:   0.460kg
ISBN:  

9781912944613

ISBN 10:   1912944618
Pages:   48
Publication Date:   30 September 2022
Audience:   Children/juvenile ,  Children's (6-12)
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Life on the Nile - Timeline The Farmer's Children - Agriculture in Ancient Egypt The Boy Pharaoh - Egyptian Kings The Young Queen - Egyptian Queens The Vizier's Assistant - How Society was Run The Young Scribe Who Couldn't Spell - The Written Word The Apprentice Baker Who Burned the Bread - Food and Drink The Young Musicians - Music and Entertainment The Fisherboy's Lucky Escape - The River Nile and Boats The Peaceful Soldier - War and Weapons The Young Doctor and the New Baby - Medicine and Health The Apprentice Jewellers - Arts and Crafts The Young Weavers - Clothing and Appearance The Merchant's Son - Trade The Young Priestesses - Religion and the Gods The Squeamish Embalmer's Apprentice - Mummies and Death Quiz Time! Index

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The Author David Owen worked as an editor in children's reference publishing for many years before becoming a freelance author. The Illustrator Steph Marshall is a freelence illustrator based int he UK. She has a particular fascination with maps and her work is often inspired by travel. Working mainly with digital media, she creates bright, bold and playful illustrations.

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