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The mysteries and wonders of ancient Egypt are here for readers off all ages to experience and explore. Stickers and activity books for the little ones, Hieroglyphic dictionaries for academic interests and storybooks for the whole family.
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| |  Ancient Egypt: Its Culture and History
by J. E. Manchip White
Fascinating account of Egypt, predynastic civilization through Ptolemies: social and political structure, daily life, international relations, religion and cult of the dead, arts and crafts, science and medicine, sacred writing. 48 plates.
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 Egyptian Ideas of the Afterlife
by E. A. Wallis Budge
Noted Egyptologist offers concise, learned exposition of central Egyptian concept of immortality. Belief in Osiris, god of resurrection, other "gods" of Egyptians, judgment of the dead, more. 8 illustrations.
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 Egyptian Language
by E. A. Wallis Budge
Budge gives the history of hieroglyphic writing, its evolution into hieratic and demotic scripts, and the fascinating tale of its decipherment by Young, Champollion, Åkerblad, and others.
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| Products in Egypt and Egyptology | | | | Ancient Egypt: Its Culture and History
by J. E. Manchip White
Fascinating account of Egypt, predynastic civilization through Ptolemies: social and political structure, daily life, international relations, religion and cult of the dead, arts and crafts, science and medicine, sacred writing. 48 plates.
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|  | Ancient Egyptian Construction and Architecture
by Somers Clarke, R. Engelbach
Profusely illustrated description and analysis of quarrying methods, stone and brickwork, pyramid construction, mathematics, tools, much else. Nearly 270 photographs and illustrations of sites, building plans, architects' diagrams. Appendices. Bibliography.
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|  | Ancient Egyptian Costumes Paper Dolls
by Tom Tierney
16 dazzling costumes for 2 figures, among them colorful sheath dresses, and sarilike cloaks for the lady; kilts, royal robes, and soldier's uniform for the man.
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|  | Ancient Egyptian Dances
by Irena Lexová
One of the few books in English on the topic investigates origins, nature, role of dance in ancient Egypt. 80 drawings and illustrations adapted from tomb paintings, other sources. New introduction. Bibliography.
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|  | Ancient Egyptian Design Coloring Book
by Ed Sibbett, Jr.
Thirty-nine authentic pictures taken from Tutankhamun's Tomb and other shrines at Thebes, from the 18th-20th Dynasties. Identifying captions with historical information accompany each drawing.
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|  | Ancient Egyptian Designs and Motifs CD-ROM and Book
by Dover
Rich display of royalty-free designs provides an authentic view of gods and pharaohs, priests and ordinary folk, plants, animals, and other elements of ancient Egyptian life. 434 black-and-white illustrations plus 17 color designs.
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| |  | Ancient Egyptian Fashions
by Tom Tierney
Magnificent ready-to-color illustrations of authentic clothing styles worn in ancient Egypt. Kilts, headdresses, gowns, ceremonial robes, much more, plus weapons, fans, other accessories. 45 black-and-white illustrations.
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|  | Ancient Egyptian Myths and Legends
by Lewis Spence
Superb, in-depth survey explores animism, totemism, fetishism, creation myths, Egyptian priesthood, numerous deities, alchemy, Egyptian art and magic, other fascinating topics. Includes over 50 photographs and illustrations.
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|  | Ancient Egyptian Poetry and Prose
by Adolf Erman
Noted Egyptologist presents rich sampling of poems, narratives and instruction manuals from third and second millennia BC. Morning hymns, meditations, love songs, hymns and prayers, stories, more. Extensive editorial commentary.
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|  | Budge's Egypt: A Classic 19th-Century Travel Guide
by E. A. Wallis Budge
Nile monuments, Alexandria, Cairo, Heliopolis, Suez, Cleopatra's Needle, the Rosetta Stone, the pyramids, the Sphinx, the temples at Luxor and Karnak, and much more.
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|  | The Cat of Bubastes: A Tale of Ancient Egypt
by G. A. Henty
A young Egyptian accidentally kills a sacred cat and must flee from an angry mob. Set in 1250 B.C., this thrilling adventure also features fascinating details about Egyptian religion, geography, farming, and burial.
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|  | Cut and Make Egyptian Masks
by A. G. Smith, Josie Hazen
Five authentic, carefully researched masks: King Tut, lioness (the goddess Sekhmet), falcon (Horus), crocodile (Sebek), and a jackal (Anubis). Ideal for Halloween, costume parties, school plays. Easily assembled. Instructions.
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|  | The Discovery of the Tomb of Tutankhamen
by Howard Carter, A. C. Mace
This book captures the painstaking, step-by-step process of excavation, and the wonders of the treasure-filled inner chamber. 106 on-the-spot photographs depict the phases of the discovery and the scrupulous cataloging of the treasures.
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|  | The Dwellers on the Nile
by E. A. Wallis Budge
Beginning with a history of ancient Egypt, the author then discusses daily life of the people, examines family and school, furniture, jewelry, food and drink, work and play, religion, medicine, more. 49 illustrations.
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|  | Egyptian Activity Book
by Winky Adam
Thirty-three illustrated puzzles challenge youngsters to navigate mazes, complete crosswords and more — all while learning about the land of the pyramids.
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|  | Egyptian Address Book
by Dover
A jeweled funerary mask from King Tutankhamen's tomb appears in full color on cover. Inside, 64 pages divided by frequency among the letters of the alphabet. Sections for names, addresses, telephone numbers.
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|  | Egyptian Art: 16 Art Stickers
by Anna Samuel
Faithful adaptations of ancient Egyptian artworks found in Egyptian tombs and temples: images of female musicians, portrait of a well-born lady, paintings from the Tomb of Nefertari, the burial chamber of Sennudem, more.
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|  | The Egyptian Book of the Dead
by E. A. Wallis Budge
Complete reproduction of Ani's papyrus, finest ever found. Full hieroglyphic text, interlinear transliteration, word-for-word translation, smooth translation.
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|  | Egyptian Decorative Art
by W. M. Flinders Petrie
Classic study examines Egyptian taste in decorating, the ornamental writing of hieroglyphs, the origin of patterns, and more. Over 200 illustrations depict types of decoration described: geometrical, structural, symbolic, and natural.
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