his lavishly illustrated encyclopedia describes the remarkable history of Ancient Egypt, from its origins as a group of settlements along the banks of the Nile, to its transformation into one of the world's earliest and greatest civilizations. Stunning photographs and detailed reconstructions created a vivid picture of life in Ancient Egypt, while the comprehensive fact finder includes a time chart, who's who, and details of recent archaeological finds. Enter the world of the Egyptians and discover: How the pyramids were build. Who discovered the secret of Egyptian writing. How a woman became a pharaoh. Why the Egyptians made thousands of cat mummmies. Retail $16.99