Originally published: Essex, U.K. : Miles Kelly Pub., 2001. Includes index.

Heart of ancient Egypt -- Royal news -- Powerful people -- Magnificent monuments -- Supreme beings -- In tombs and temples -- Big building blocks! -- Making mummies -- War and enemies -- Bartering and buying -- The farmer's year -- Getting around -- Who's who? -- Home sweet home -- Dressing up -- Baking and brewing -- Hard day's work -- Clever Egyptians -- From pictures to worlds -- Fun and games -- Heroes and heroines.