Discover... the Ancient Egyptians

By: Imogen Greenberg, Isabel Greenberg (Illustrator)

Write A Review

Hardcover | 1 April 2016

At a Glance

Hardcover
32 Pages

Age
8+

Dimensions(cm)
1 x 14.6 x 26.6

Hardcover

RRP $26.99

$15.90

41%OFF

or 4 interest-free payments of $3.98 with

Aims to ship in 15 to 25 business days

First in a series of books that bring an ancient culture to life with witty and fact-filled cartoons. Each spread explores a different theme or topic specific to Ancient Egyptian culture, such as pharoahs, mummies, pyramids, gods, the Nile, hieroglyphs and a timeline. Illustrated by graphic novelist Isabel Greenberg and researched by her sister, ancient history specialist Imogen Greenberg, this series of books are presented as comic strips which offer a fresh and accessible entry point to core educational topics for children 8+.

About the Author

Imogen Greenberg is a London-based writer. She is the author of the first two books in the 'Discover' series, which introduce the Ancient Romans and the Ancient Egyptians to children. Imogen loves writing history and myth for children alongside working in arts and theatre administration. This is her first book for children.

About the Illustrator

Isabel Greenberg is a London-based illustrator. Her first graphic novel The Encyclopedia of Early Earth was publushed in 2013 by Jonathan Cape in the UK, Random House in Canada and Little Brown in the US. Her clients include The Guardian, Nobrow Press, The National Trust, Seven Stories Press, Solipsistic Pop, First Second and The New York Times. In 2011 she won the Observer Jonathan Cape Graphic short story prize. She exhibited work in the Memory Palace exhibition at the V&A, and was a select at Pick Me Up 2014 at Somerset House. This is her first book for children.

Industry Reviews

"an informative beginner resource for learning about ancient civilizations." - School Library Connection

'The approach is engaging and light-hearted, perfect to stimulate KS2 pupils to take an interest in ancient history... Packed with facts which are wittily and memorably presented.' - Parents in Touch

'A fresh take on history in a distinctive tall format, with witty cartoons, a time-line fold-out and striking illustrations.' - The Bookseller

Shipping

	Standard Shipping	Express Shipping
Metro postcodes:	$9.99	$14.95
Regional postcodes:	$9.99	$14.95
Rural postcodes:	$9.99	$14.95

How to return your order

At Booktopia, we offer hassle-free returns in accordance with our returns policy. If you wish to return an item, please get in touch with Booktopia Customer Care.

Additional postage charges may be applicable.