Mangy Mummies, Menacing Pharaohs, and the Awful Afterlife: A Moth-Eaten History of the Extraordinary Egyptians! (Awfully Ancient)

From feast days of gods and goddesses to victory celebrations, the ancient Egyptians looked for any excuse to throw a party. However, the largest social group included slaves, laborers, and peasants who worked really hard and likely didn't get to enjoy these occasions as much as the pharaoh or his family. Fun facts about how mummies were created, the ins and outs of the Egyptians gods and goddesses, and more engage readers in an important historical period. A colorful layout, complete with comical illustrations, complements the main content's lighthearted tone and entertaining take on ancient Egypt. Welcome to Ancient Egypt! Take a trip back in time with us and find out what it was like to live in this powerful civilisation - from fear-inducing pharaohs and grotesque gods to extraordinary embalming techniques and amazing architecture! This book offers young readers fun facts about how mummies were created, the ins and outs of the Egyptians gods and goddesses, and more, in an important historical period Examines the world of ancient Egypt, covering such topics as funeral rites, religion, rulers, and social life.