Did you know that the ancient Egyptian civilization flourished for over 3,000 years along the banks of the Nile River? And that they were one of the earliest peoples to invent systems of writing, measuring, and counting?Ancient Egyptians is packed with fascinating facts and amazing pictures that work together to explain who these unique people were, were they came from, how they built up their power, and how they lost it.Discover ancient Egyptian pyramids, how they were built and why.Learn about ancient Egyptian clothes, from basic loincloth of the peasant to the fabulous jewels of the pharaohs.Find out what ancient Egyptians ate and drank, from flat bread to gritty beer!