The Genius of: The Ancient Egyptians: Clever Ideas and Inventions from Past Civilisations

Hardback

Main Details

Title The Genius of: The Ancient Egyptians: Clever Ideas and Inventions from Past Civilisations
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Sonya Newland
SeriesThe Genius of
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:32
Dimensions(mm): Height 263,Width 208
ISBN/Barcode 9781445161198
ClassificationsDewey:932
Audience
Children's (6-12)

Publishing Details

Publisher Hachette Children's Group
Imprint Franklin Watts Ltd
Publication Date 9 May 2019
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Which genius ideas and inventions began with the ancient Egyptians? What did they develop that we use to this day? Find out how the ancient Egyptians built their temples and pyramids, irrigated and farmed their land, and took care of their people during life and after death. Discover their brilliant developments in farming, paper-making, time-keeping and medicine and how they have influenced the way we live today. The Genius Of series helps children aged 9 plus to explore the major discoveries, inventions, influence and legacies of key periods in history. Titles in the 8-book series look at the genius of: the ancient Egyptians, the ancient Greeks, the Anglo-Saxons, the Benin Kingdom, the Maya, the Romans, the Stone, Bronze and Iron Ages and the Vikings.

Author Biography

Sonya Newland is an experienced author of children's books. She specialises in geography.