Ancient Egypt

Why did ancient Egyptians wear good luck charms? Why would an Egyptian mother eat a mouse? Why did ancient Egyptians wear cones of perfumed grease on their heads? Which Egyptian god had the head of a jackal?Ancient Egypt is part of Discoveries, a dynamic reference series for children. Atmospheric illustrations, strong photographs and lively text encourage readers to discover for themselves the world around them. Titles from Natural History, Our World, Science and Technology and Our Past cover an exciting span of subjects: from the depths of space in Stars and Planets to the inside intricacies of machines inn How Things Work. A four-page foldout in each title reveals a dramatic, and perhaps unexpected, perspective.