Eyewitness Ancient Egypt

Become an eyewitness to the Great Pyramids and the Valley of the Kings, discovering all the secrets of this fascinating civilization.

Travel back in time with this picture-led guide and explore the magnificent monuments and fabulous tombs of ancient Egypt. This book takes you through the history of one of the world’s most extraordinary civilizations. 

Venture inside pyramids and gaze upon the faces of mummies, come face-to-face with pharaohs such as Rameses the Great and Tutankhamun and sail down the Nile to the fabulous cities of Memphis and Thebes. This history book for kids brings the rich and powerful Egyptian kingdoms back to life in all their glory. 

Loved and trusted for over 30 years, Eyewitness has a new look and even more content:

• A bite-sized formula of text with images that kids love!
• Fully revised and fact-checked by subject specialists
• Packed with facts, infographics, statistics, and timelines
• Updated with brand new eyewitness accounts from experts in the field

Eyewitness Ancient Egypt uses a groundbreaking visual layout that makes learning fun for kids aged 9-12. This museum in a book uses striking full-color photographs and illustrations of awe-inspiring tombs, crumbling papyruses, cryptic hieroglyphics, glittering jewelry and much more along with amazing facts, infographics, statistics, and timelines to reveal this civilization’s secrets as never before.

Eyewitness content approved by -ologists!

DK’s Eyewitness kids books are updated and fact-checked by subject specialists, with brand new first-hand eyewitness accounts throughout from experts in the field. 

A best-selling series known and trusted for generations, with a fresh new look and up-to-date content. 

What will you Eyewitness next?

Travel back in time to when dinosaurs roamed the earth with Eyewitness Dinosaur, or take a trip aboard the most famous ship in history with Eyewitness Titanic.

Do you think you’ve found your topic of interest? DK has even more history books for kids and adults alike find them all by searching for "DK history books".

Standard and Primary covers are widely available through general retailers. They often have higher print runs and can be cheaper, especially during sales.

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• Typically 800-1000+ pages
• Higher price point, often €100-€150

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• Usually 300-600 pages
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The choice between these formats often depends on personal preference, budget, and collecting goals. Omnibus and OHC editions offer larger artwork and more content but at a higher price, while TPs provide a more affordable way to collect complete story arcs