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British Museum: Talk Like an Egyptian Tegen Evans (Senior Editor)

British Museum: Talk Like an Egyptian By Tegen Evans (Senior Editor)

British Museum: Talk Like an Egyptian by Tegen Evans (Senior Editor)


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Summary

Create your own secret messages with 125 hieroglyphic stencils!

British Museum: Talk Like an Egyptian Summary

British Museum: Talk Like an Egyptian by Tegen Evans (Senior Editor)

Create your own secret messages with 125 hieroglyphic stencils!

In this fun and fascinating activity book from the British Museum, budding Egyptologists can learn all about life in ancient Egypt - from mummies, pets and Tutankhamun's tomb, to the spells, nicknames and funny messages that have been discovered - before using the sturdy card stencils and dictionary to create secret messages.

Learn to write your name in hieroglyphs, measure your height in Egyptian hands and even write a spooky spell!

  • Dazzling gold-foil cover
  • Beautiful colour illustrations on every page by award-winning Nina Chakrabarti
  • Created with world-leading hieroglyphics experts from the British Museum
  • High-quality, sustainable paper and sturdy card stencils make this an eco-friendly format
  • The perfect gift for any child aged 7+
  • About Tegen Evans (Senior Editor)

    Tegen Evans (Author)
    Tegen Evans is a children's book writer and editor based in London. She has an English degree from Oxford University and now spends her time researching and writing about all kinds of topics for children - from Greek myths to woodland adventures. When she's not at her desk, you can usually find her wandering around the parks and bookshops of south east London.

    Tegen also writes under the pen-name Goldie Hawk. Her books have been translated into 12 languages.

    Nina Chakrabarti (Illustrator)
    Award winning illustrator Nina Chakrabarti grew up in Calcutta, India, and moved to the United Kingdom in her teens. She brings her joyful style and distinctive line quality to an eclectic range of commissioned work and has written several books for children, including the international bestseller 'My Wonderful World of Fashion'. Taking inspiration from both the extraordinary and the often overlooked, Nina has created a series of illustrated books that invite both children to reflect on their relationships with all sorts of things - from fungi to fashion, from ancient pots to a childhood stamp collection. She lives and works in Hastings, on the south coast of England.

    Additional information

    NGR9781805130093
    9781805130093
    1805130099
    British Museum: Talk Like an Egyptian by Tegen Evans (Senior Editor)
    New
    Hardback
    Nosy Crow Ltd
    2024-09-12
    32
    N/A
    Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
    This is a new book - be the first to read this copy. With untouched pages and a perfect binding, your brand new copy is ready to be opened for the first time

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