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From pyramids and pharaohs to tombs and Tutankhamun, unlock the secrets of ancient Egypt in this brilliant mini encyclopedia about one of the world's greatest civilizations.What was it like to be a pharaoh? Who built the pyramids, and how? How was a mummy made and why did the ancient Egyptians mummify cats? Learn how to spell your name in hieroglyphs and how to count ancient-Egyptian style. Find out about everyday life in ancient Egypt - the toys children played with, what music was popular, how people dressed, and what they ate - in this essential reference guide.With amazing encyclopedic stats, cool pictures, and incredible facts, Pocket Eyewitness Ancient Egypt takes you back in time, and is the perfect introduction to the history of ancient Egypt for young readers.

Travel back in time in this essential mini encyclopedia to the mighty Roman empire, with all the information you need to know about gods, gladiators, baths, battles, and more! Did you know that audiences of up to 50,000 people watched entertainments in the Colosseum in Rome, and their tickets were numbered pieces of broken pottery? Or that Romans went to public baths to get clean, but there wasn't any soap as they rubbed themselves with olive oil instead. No? Then you need this brilliant mini book to learn the really important facts about one of history's greatest civilisations. Includes pictures, Pocket Eyewitness Ancient Rome uses bite-sized chunks of information, including amazing stats and facts, to make learning fun. Ideal for school projects and homework assignments, Pocket Eyewitness Ancient Rome is the perfect guide for young historians.