Examines the economy of ancient Egypt which was primarily centered around agriculture, discusses the emergence of craftsmen and merchants, looks at various work pursuits, and describes the system of barter and trade by which goods were exchanged.

"A social history of Elizabethan England, focusing on life among the merchants, craftspeople, and other city dwellers during the reign (1558-1603) of the famous monarch"--Provided by publisher.

This book describes mummies in ancient Egypt, including how and why people were mummified.

Taita, the Pharaohś advisor and hero of Desert God and River God, once again finds himself caught up in a whirlpool of ruthless intrigue that threatens the very foundations of the beloved empire he has pledged his life to protect. Plunged into dangerous and deadly waters more treacherous than the Nile, he must use his intelligence, alchemy, and cunning to protect his Pharaoh and keep safe all he loves.

A brand-new Egyptian novel from the master of adventure fiction, Wilbur Smith. In the heart of Egypt Under the watchful eye of the Gods A new power is rising In the city of Lahun, Hui lives an enchanted life. The favoured son of a doting father, and ruler-in-waiting of the great city, his fate is set. But behind the beautiful facades a sinister evil is plotting. Craving power and embittered by jealousy, Hui's stepmother, the great sorceress Ipsetnofret,...

The ancient Egyptians found a way to record what was important to them by creating a written language made up of images called hieroglyphs. Readers will learn about hieroglyphs, what Egyptians used to write on, and some of the more common and important hieroglyphs. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Jumbo is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO.

Pyramids and tombs were built to help pharaohs get to the underworld after death. They were filled with treasures and anything else pharaohs would need in the afterlife. In this book, readers will learn about the different types of pyramids and tombs, how they were built, and who built them. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Jumbo is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO.