Bibliograph

Mangy mummies, menacing pharaohs, and the awful afterlife, a moth-eaten history of the extraordinary Egyptions!, Kay Barnham ; illustrator, Tom Morgan-Jones

Type

Label

Mangy mummies, menacing pharaohs, and the awful afterlife, a moth-eaten history of the extraordinary Egyptions!, Kay Barnham ; illustrator, Tom Morgan-Jones

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

genealogical tables

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Mangy mummies, menacing pharaohs, and the awful afterlife

Nature of contents

bibliography

Responsibility statement

Kay Barnham ; illustrator, Tom Morgan-Jones

Series statement

Awfully ancient

Sub title

a moth-eaten history of the extraordinary Egyptions!

Summary

From feast days of gods and goddesses to victory celebrations, the ancient Egyptians looked for any excuse to throw a party. However, the largest social group included slaves, laborers, and peasants who worked really hard and likely didn't get to enjoy these occasions as much as the pharaoh or his family. Fun facts about how mummies were created, the ins and outs of the Egyptians gods and goddesses, and more engage readers in an important historical period. A colorful layout, complete with comical illustrations, complements the main content's lighthearted tone and entertaining take on ancient Egypt

Target audience

juvenile

Classification