The fact or fiction behind the Egyptians
By: Neil Tonge
Series: Truth or busted -- 14; Truth or busted
Publisher: Wayland
Published: 2014
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9780750281331
Subjects: Miscellanea; Civilization; Juvenile literature; Common fallacies; History
Description: Truth or Busted's ancient Egyptians title explores popular myths and legends about one of history's most fascinating periods in a tongue-in-cheek, humorous way that kids will find unputdownable! Alongside features such as 'Pharoah Phact Phile' in which we learn about some of Egypt's wackiest rulers, Truth or Busted statements such as 'The ancient Egyptians used children as scarecrows' or 'Ground-up mummies were used as medicine' are explored. We look at where the idea came from, whether it has any basis in truth, or whether they can be consigned to folklore. Finally, each statement is given a TRUTH or BUSTED evaluation! A must for anyone interested in the Egyptians, or studying history at school!