Land of the pharaohs. The gift of the Nile -- Egypt ups and downs -- The God-Kings -- Land of the gods -- A photographic diagram: The tomb of Seti I -- Death and the afterlife. Meet the mummies -- Packing for the afterlife -- Pyramid schemes -- The truth about Tut -- A photo gallery: Everlasting Egypt -- Life in ancient Egypt. A day in Deir el-Medina -- Magical medicine -- Arts and craftspeople -- Egypt at war! -- Ancient Egypt comparisons: Nile style vs. style now -- Fun with ancient Egypt. Write like an Egyptian -- Play like an Egyptian -- Draw like an Egyptian -- Egypt myths vs. facts -- Photo finish: Behind the shot with Ken Garrett -- Endangered Egypt. Afterword -- Protecting the past -- An interactive glossary: Egyptology terminology -- Find out more -- Index -- Credits.

Discusses the mysteries of ancient Egypt, and includes facts covering treasure, pyramids, mummies, and pharaohs.

"Dig into a treasure trove of facts, photos, and fun!"--Cover.

Includes bibliographical references and index.