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Cats were so special that those who killed them, even by accident, were sentenced to death. Art from ancient egypt shows statues and paintings of every type of feline. The ancient egyptian civilization, famous for its pyramids, pharaohs, mummies, and tombs, flourished for thousands of years. The first layer is a historical jigsaw map, which consists of approximately 600 puzzle pieces. Sections in the book include rise of the pharaohs, death and the afterlife, life in ancient egypt, and fun with ancient egypt a section that provides readers with exciting handson learning.
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