DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Egypt

Author: DK Eyewitness
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 146549670X
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 362

Book Description
DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Egypt is your in-depth guide to the very best of the oldest tourist destination on Earth. Take day trips and excursions to see ancient pyramids, visit the monuments of the Nile Valley and the souks, mosques and madrassas of Islamic Cairo, experience local festivals and markets, and don't miss out on the delicious street food. Discover DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Egypt. • Detailed itineraries and "don't-miss" destination highlights at a glance. • Illustrated cutaway 3-D drawings of important sights. • Floor plans and guided visitor information for major museums. • Guided walking tours, local drink and dining specialties to try, things to do, and places to eat, drink, and shop by area. • Area maps marked with sights. • Detailed city map of Cairo includes street finder indexes for easy navigation. • Insights into history and culture to help you understand the stories behind the sights. • Hotel and restaurant listings highlight DK Choice special recommendations. With hundreds of full-color photographs, hand-drawn illustrations, and custom maps that illuminate every page, DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Egypt truly shows you this country as no one else can. Recommended: For a pocket guidebook to Cairo, check out DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Top 10 Cairo & the Nile, which is packed with dozens of top 10 lists, ensuring you make the most of your time in the city. Series Overview: For more than two decades, DK Eyewitness Travel Guides have helped travelers experience the world through the history, art, architecture, and culture of their destinations. Expert travel writers and researchers provide independent editorial advice, recommendations, and reviews. With guidebooks to hundreds of places around the globe available in print and digital formats, DK Eyewitness Travel Guides show travelers how they can discover more. DK Eyewitness Travel Guides: the most maps, photographs, and illustrations of any guide.

Ancient Egypt

Author: George Hart
Publisher: DK Children
ISBN: 9781465420909
Category : Egypt
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
In Eyewitness: Ancient Egypt, travel back in time and discover one of history's most remarkable civilizations -- from the legends of the great Pharaohs to the triumphs of the ordinary people. Explore the inside of the Great Pyramid in Giza, or learn how Tutankhamun's tomb was found. Images and supported text throughout the book showcase the pottery, weapons and other objects Ancient Egyptians left behind, the architecture they created, the food they ate, their system of Hieroglyphic writing, and more, giving an eyewitness account of this incredible empire. For over 25 years, DK's Eyewitness books have been the most trusted nonfiction series in classrooms, libraries, and homes around the world. In summer 2014 this award-winning series will get a fresh new look both inside and out. The introduction of paperback editions, eye-catching jackets, and updated interiors ensure that the Eyewitness series will continue to be relevant in the ever-changing world of education and remain the go-to source for homework help, research projects, reluctant readers, ESL students, and, as always, to satisfy the minds of curious kids. Supports the Common Core State Standards.

DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Egypt

Author: DK Travel
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1465453202
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 362

Ancient Egypt

Author: DK
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0744057558
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 401

Book Description
Discover the intimate details of life under the pharaohs--and their extraordinary legacy--in this fascinating e-guide to Egypt's ancient civilization. Encompassing 3,000 years and 31 Egyptian dynasties, from the time of Narmer to Cleopatra, this fresh appraisal of ancient treasures helps you navigate the political intrigues and cultural achievements of the Ancient Egyptians, from the Pyramids and the Sphinx of Giza to the Great Library and Lighthouse of Alexandria. You'll meet pharaohs such as King Tutankhamun--whose mummified remains and lavish grave goods reveal so much about the society and its beliefs--as well as influential women such as Hatshepsut and Nefertiti, and warriors including Alexander the Great. Lavish photographs reveal the exquisite craftsmanship of their scribes, artists, and metalworkers, and the tomb paintings and relief carvings that captured the everyday life of farmers, artisans, soldiers, and traders in exquisite detail. Exclusive CGI reconstructions use the latest scientific information to recreate the finest tombs, temples, and pyramids. Beautifully illustrated, and unparalleled in scope, Ancient Egypt is the perfect ebook for anyone with an interest in ancient civilizations and Egyptology.

DK Eyewitness Egypt

Author: DK Eyewitness
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1465441026
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 0

DK Pocket Eyewitness Ancient Egypt

Author: Kindersley Dorling
Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
ISBN: 9781409374596
Category : Egypt
Languages : en
Pages : 160

Book Description
The series that packs a world of knowledge into your pocket Get fast facts at your fingertips with DK Pocket Eyewitness Ancient Egypt, packed with bite-sized chunks of information that will encourage and inform even the most reluctant readers. Step back in time and meet the pharaohs, queens and priests of the Nile. Learn about ancient royal dynasties, look inside giant temples and pyramids and see how ordinary people lived and worked. Packed with amazing encyclopedic stats and genius gem facts to provide extra wow, DK Pocket Eyewitness Ancient Egypt will take you on an adventure through the history of Ancient Egypt. Don't succumb to the riddle of the Sphinx; find out all about Ancient Egyptian home and daily life, their toys and games, music and the legacy of the Egyptian gods.

Ancient Rome

Author: Dorling Kindersley Publishing Staff
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780241187753
Category : Rome
Languages : en
Pages : 72

Book Description
A spectacular and engaging non-fiction Eyewitness guide to one of history's greatest civilizations, Ancient Rome How did the Roman's shape our world? What was life like for the average Roman? Find out in Eyewitness Ancient Rome and discover all about Roman's and their civilization. From powerful senators and emperors to the Roman's ancient gods, you'll have a spectacular view into one of history's most fascinating civilisations. Eyewitness reference books are now more interactive and colourful, with new infographics, statistics, facts and timelines, plus a giant pull-out wall chart; you'll be an expert on Ancient Rome in no time. Great for projects or just for fun, learn everything you need to know about the Roman's with Eyewitness.

DK Egypt

Author: DK Travel
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0593957237
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 496

Book Description
Get closer to Egypt with DK Eyewitness. A boat trip down the ancient River Nile. Snorkeling off the Sinai Peninsula. Exploring the vast Valley of the Kings. Egypt offers enough bucket-list experiences to fill a lifetime. Whatever your dream trip involves, this DK Eyewitness travel guide is the perfect companion. With a brand-new design, beautiful new photography, and new inspirational content, this fully updated guide brings Egypt to life, transporting you there like no other travel guide. You'll find trusted travel advice, expert-led insights, detailed breakdowns of all the must-see sights, photographs on practically every page, and our hand-drawn illustrations, which take you inside the country's buildings and neighborhoods. You'll discover: Our pick of Egypt's must-sees and top experiences Beautiful photography and detailed illustrations, taking you to the heart of Egypt The best spots to eat, drink, shop and stay Detailed maps and walks that make navigating the region easy Easy-to-follow itineraries Expert advice: get ready, get around and stay safe Color-coded chapters to each part of Egypt A lightweight format, so you can take it with you wherever you go Want the best of Cairo in your pocket? Try our Top 10 Cairo and the Nile. DK is the world's leading illustrated reference publisher, producing beautifully designed books for adults and children in over 120 countries.

Archeology

Author: Jane McIntosh
Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 9780679865728
Category : Archaeology
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Illus. with full-color photos. Take a close-up look at the science and technology of digging up the past--from the 1970 excavation of the legendary city of Troy to the recent find of a Chinese emperor's long-lost grave.

Children's Book of Mythical Beasts and Magical Monsters

Author: DK
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd
ISBN: 1405371544
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 146

Book Description
Discover the amazing adventures of heroes and monsters. The Children's Book of Mythical Beasts and Magical Monsters is the latest in the series that includes the successful Children's Book of Art and Children's Book of Music. From early Aboriginal dreamtime to the legends of the Aztecs, this colourful and vibrant introduction to myths will help your child to discover storytelling from different cultures. All the classic myths are retold in the Children's Book of Mythical Beasts and Magical Monsters. Eyecatching pages introduce your child to epic tales such as Theseus and the Minotaur and the rise and fall of Atlantis. It's a mythical and magical tour not to be missed.