Bibliograph

The best (& worst) jobs in ancient Egypt, Clive Gifford ; illustrations by Alex Paterson

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Label

The best (& worst) jobs in ancient Egypt, Clive Gifford ; illustrations by Alex Paterson

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrationsmaps

Index

index present

Intended audience

Primary school age

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The best (& worst) jobs in ancient Egypt

Nature of contents

bibliography

Responsibility statement

Clive Gifford ; illustrations by Alex Paterson

Series statement

The best & worst jobs in

Summary

What sort of work could job-hunters in Ancient Egypt expect to find? What might their colleagues be like? Ancient Egyptians might become law officers, using sniffer dogs to track down criminals, or professional mourners, paid to throw dust over themselves at funerals. What were the pay and conditions like for a farmer or a scribe in Ancient Egypt? Which were the most dangerous jobs and which the most high status? Throughout the book, job adverts give an idea of the qualities and skills needed for each role and there's a verdict at the end to evaluate whether it was one of the best or worst jobs available. Photographs of artefacts from the period are married with humorous artwork to bring the workers of the era to life

Target audience

primary

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