Front cover of Pets Tell Tales: Ancient Egypt by Rik Worth, paperback

Pets Tell Tales: Ancient Egypt : A graphic novel guide to ancient history - Rik Worth

Rik Worth

£9.99
  • Pages · 208 pages
  • Publication Date · 17/07/2025
  • Genre · Interest age: from c 7 years
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Perfect for fans of Horrible Histories and Dog Man - in this totally TRUE graphic novel, the animals of the past are here to tell you what REALLY happened in ancient Egypt. So, you think you know about ancient Egypt - the pyramids, mummies, and pharoahs? Well, we're the animals of ancient Egypt and we think it's time we told you the REAL history. We're going to talk about the really good stuff AND introduce you to the BEST Egyptians, including baboon guards, mummified cats and even sacred poop-pushers. Us animals are kind of a big deal to the ancient Egyptians. You might learn a thing or two, starting with the Pharoahs. Oh, boy. Did you know there were seven Cleopatras?! And eleven Ramesses? Well, you're about to find out. . . 'Prepare to giggle and gape ... the perfect teaching tool to inspire reluctant readers!' - Lancashire Post

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