Description
Book SynopsisTake a look at the wackier side of history!
Why did the first pyramids fall down? How did Tutankhamun die? And what really happened to the pharaoh's brain? Discover the answers to these questions and much more in A Question of History: The Ancient Egyptians!
With an engaging question and answer format, this series draws young readers into the fascinating, sometimes gruesome, world of famous peoples and civilisations through history. Each spread opens with a simple question, opening up an exploration of an aspect of the life of a people or civilisation and busting some popular myths along the way!
The lively lay-out is supported by annotated photos and cartoons, making history fun and accessible for every young reader.
Titles in the series:
What happened to mummies' brains? And other questions about the Ancient Egyptians
Did the kings of Benin really keep pet leopards? And other questions about the kingdom of Benin
Did the Celts really use hair gel? And other questions about the Stone Age, Iron Age and Bronze Age
Why did the ancient Greeks use elephants in battle? And other questions about the ancient Greeks
Why did the Maya stick needles in their tongues? And other questions about the Maya
Did the Romans really eat flamingos? And other questions about the Romans
Why did the Shang write on turtles? And other questions about the Shang Dynasty
Did the Vikings really wear horns on their helmets? And other questions about the Vikings
Table of Contents
- 1: Who were the Ancient Egyptians?
- 2: Why did Egyptians pray for floods?
- 3: Which Egyptian kings were actually women?
- 4: Why did the first pyramids fall down?
- 5: Why did the Egyptians worship cats?
- 6: What happened to the pharaoh's brain?
- 7: Was the Great Pyramid a giant boobytrap?
- 8: How did an old stone reveal secret writings?
- 9: Did Tutankhamun die in a traffic accident?
- 10: Why did the Egyptians have such terrible teeth?
- 11: What gave Nefertiti black eyes?
- 12: Why was Cleopatra rolled up in a carpet?
- 13: Quick-fire questions
- 14: Glossary
- 15: Further information
- 16: Index
