Children reach a deeper understanding of historical peoples by participating in the activities that shaped their lives. This hands-on series lets them discover history with projects, facts, photographs, costumes, and maps. Tested projects reinforce traditional lessons and research. A powerful, graphic style combines with informative, sensitive text.

Originally published New York : Thomson Learning, 1995. "The hands-on approach to history."--Cover.

Studying ancient Egyptian life -- Timeline -- Fertile Nile River -- Clothing -- From Pharaoh to laborer -- Homes and villas -- Everyday life -- Work on the land -- Food and drink -- Fun and games -- Artwork -- Reading and writing -- Egyptian inventions -- Boats and chariots -- Guarding the frontiers -- Gods and afterlife -- Pyramids and burial -- Amazing discovery -- Glossary -- Index