There was a network of tracks criss-crossing the city and all the areas around the city, and there seems to have been almost permanent paramilitary policing of his capital city. I recommend this book because it provides an engaging and informative look into the mythology of ancient Egypt. Its authoritative and informative content will keep you captivated from start to finish, making it your go-to guide to the fascinating world of ancient Egyptian religion and society. Many people would probably recognise him for the way he was shown in Egyptian art; he was shown in a very strange way, with an elongated skull, and of course he subsequently became famous for being Tutankhamun’s dad.

Published in collaboration with The British Museum, this children’s information book offers a humorous and informative introduction to daily life in Ancient Egypt and has a high appeal to readers in KS2. He has illustrated many books for children including the Smarties book Prize-winning Firework Maker's Daughter by Phillip Pullman.But for three years at university it was my best friend, teaching me to read Egyptian hieroglyphics. If you’re looking to untangle the mystery of ancient Egypt and gain insight into its rich and complex mythology, then Egyptian Mythology is the perfect place to start. The book looks at how Akhenaten has been co-opted and hijacked by a whole different range of groups, from psychoanalysts to protestant fundamentalists to gay rights campaigners. He is an accomplished animator having worked on the animated film, "Dolphins" which won several awards including Best Newcomer at the Zagreb Film Festival. Whether it’s the mysteries of the pyramids, the stories of pharaohs or daily life by the Nile, there’s plenty to unearth in our selection of the best children’s books about the Ancient Egyptians….

We are experiencing delays with deliveries to many countries, but in most cases local services have now resumed. When Mahu hatches a plot to rob the tomb of a long-dead general in the Valley of the Kings, Renni is swept into the crime to help his family. Yet all the titles included in this series continue to be invaluable sources of basic data, providing an unparalleled resource that can easily be cross-referenced with the actual materials they describe and discuss. It covers a comprehensive range of topics such as Egyptian belief systems, social organization, urban and rural life, and death. Filled with grisly detail, you'll uncover secrets of the embalmers, tales of the tomb robbers and even what happened when pets were mummified!This is the centenary year of the discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb and children’s books about Ancient Egypt are in greater demand than ever.