Travel back in time to discover what life was like in Ancient Egypt in DK findout! Ancient Egypt.Unwrap the mysteries of this ancient civilization, from a day in the town of Deir el-Medina to the process of mummification. Learn how the Egyptians built the pyramids, using math and technology that still exists today. Walk in the Valley of Kings, a sacred place by the Nile where the kings and nobles were buried, and learn about the Egyptian gods including Ra and Anubis.Look inside a sarcophagus at a mummy, study Egyptian medicine, and try some favorite snacks from back in the day. See what clothes, makeup, and jewelry people wore to see if your style would blend in or stick out. DK findout! Ancient Egypt presents facts in a fun way to help kids discover everything they want to know about mummies, pharaohs, the Nile, and more.Filled with colorful images and quirky facts, DK findout! Ancient Egypt is engaging and educational. Pull out the special cover flaps to see extra information, follow the timeline of Ancient Egypt, and take a quiz on everything covered in the book.Learn more about Ancient Egypt—or anything else—at www.dkfindout.com, a free educational website for kids to have fun with information and expand their knowledge.From the creators of DK findout!, the free online resource for kids, comes an exciting new book series full of amazing images, incredible quizzes, and cutting-edge information kids need to know. The DK findout! series helps kids become experts on their favorite subjects—from dinosaurs to space. Learning doesn't get more fun.

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