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By (author) Llorca, Francisco; Illustrated by Galbany, Montse
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Gaze back in time and discover the lost empire of ancient Egypt in this beautifully imagined non-fiction series. The perfect gift for budding historians!
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Have you ever wished you could travel back to ancient Egypt?
To a world of mighty pharaohs and mysterious hieroglyphics? When grand pyramids were built and the Great Sphinx of Giza gleamed in colour?
Then pop on a pair of magic glasses and join your time-travelling guide on an adventure into the past! Unearth the tales and traditions of an empire lost in time, and discover how this magnificent civilisation has transformed our world today:
– Uncover the curious science of mummification
– Pore over hieroglyphs and learn their hidden meanings
– Pick up the latest make-up tips from the Nile”s fashionistas
– Journey to find the hidden tomb of Tutankhamun and much more!
With stylish illustrations and packed with expert-backed facts, Ancient Egypt is the perfect companion guide for any eager Egyptologists!
Travel back to more incredible ancient worlds with Time Travellers: Ancient Greece.
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Put on a pair of magic glasses and travel back in time to ancient Egypt to learn about mummification, hieroglyphs and pharaohs, as well as how this civilisation still influences our world today […] in a collectable, compact size
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Beautiful new non- fiction series (see also Ancient Greece) focusing on lost empires from history. It invites the reader to travel back in time to learn about ancient cultures, accompanied by sumptuous illustrations and expert- backed facts.
Biographical note:
Francisco Llorca is a historian, bookseller and publisher, who has dedicated his life to the discovery and sharing of stories. After completing his PhD, he and his friends set up Tipos Infames, an indie bookstore and diverse cultural hub in the heart of Madrid. Francisco is now based in Barcelona where he is the co-founder of Las Afueras, a publishing house which seeks out hidden gems and unheard voices from across the globe.
Montse Galbany is an illustrator and graphic designer living in Granollers, a city close to Barcelona. Having discovered a passion for art at an early age, she studied graphic design at university and, since graduating, has illustrated a number of books with her bold and eye-catching style. When she isn”t drawing, Montse explores the world in a campervan with her partner Marc and their mixed shepherd dog Mel.
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Gaze back in time and discover the lost empire of ancient Egypt in this beautifully imagined non-fiction series. The perfect gift for budding historians!
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Includes key topics covered in schools in KS2, including history, geography, religious studies, politics and more!
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Collectable, compact size and slick visual style makes this series a wonderful gift purchase for young history buffs
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Combines the classic, retro charm of Ladybird first guides and the collectability of Little People, Big Dreams – all with a little dash of time-travelling magic!
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