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The Best and Worst Jobs: Ancient Egypt
Paperback / softback
Main Details
Title |
The Best and Worst Jobs: Ancient Egypt
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Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Clive Gifford
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Series | The Best and Worst Jobs |
Physical Properties |
Format:Paperback / softback | Pages:32 | Dimensions(mm): Height 266,Width 211 |
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ISBN/Barcode |
9780750299336
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Classifications | Dewey:932 |
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
Hachette Children's Group
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Imprint |
Wayland
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Publication Date |
8 December 2016 |
Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
What sort of work could job-hunters in Ancient Egypt expect to find? What might their colleagues be like? Ancient Egyptians might become law officers, using sniffer dogs to track down criminals, or professional mourners, paid to throw dust over themselves at funerals. What were the pay and conditions like for a farmer or a scribe in Ancient Egypt? Which were the most dangerous jobs and which the most high status? Throughout the book, job adverts give an idea of the qualities and skills needed for each role and there's a verdict at the end to evaluate whether it was one of the best or worst jobs available. Photographs of artefacts from the period are married with humorous artwork to bring the workers of the era to life.
Author Biography
Clive Gifford is the author of more than 150 children's books including 'Eye Benders', winner of the Royal Society Young People's Book Prize, Royal Society-nominated 'Out of This World' and '30 Seconds Space'.
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