Edition |
English-language revised edition. |
Description |
48 pages : illustrations, map ; 28 cm. |
Series |
Enigmas of history |
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Enigmas of history.
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Note |
Orignially published as: Secretos de los faraones, by Editorial Sol S.L., ©2013. |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (page 45) and index. |
Contents |
The land of the Nile -- The Egypt of the pharaohs -- Symbols of power -- Why were pharaohs mummified? -- Who built the first pyramid? -- Which pharaoh built the greatest of the pyramids? -- The Great Sphinx of Giza -- Did they marry their sisters? -- Akhenaten and Nefertiti -- Decline and recovery -- Who were the black pharaohs? -- Who was Cleopatra? -- Identification of mummies -- Places to see and visit. |
Summary |
"An exploration of the questions and mysteries surrounding the pharaohs of Egypt. Features include a map, fact boxes, biographies of famous experts on ancient Egypt, places to see and visit, a glossary, further readings, and index"-- Provided by publisher. |
Subject |
Pharaohs -- Juvenile literature.
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Egypt -- Kings and rulers -- Juvenile literature.
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Kings, queens, rulers, etc.
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Kings and rulers. (OCoLC)fst00987694
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Pharaohs. (OCoLC)fst01060090
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Egypt. (OCoLC)fst01208755
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Genre/Form |
Literature. (OCoLC)fst01921716
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Juvenile works. (OCoLC)fst01411637
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Literature.
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Added Author |
World Book, Inc.
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ISBN |
9780716626664 |
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0716626667 |
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9780716626602 (set) |
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0716626608 (set) |
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