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Dominique Navarro - Cats of Egypt: An AUC Press Nature Foldout (AUC Press Nature Foldouts) - 9789774166754 - V9789774166754
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Cats of Egypt: An AUC Press Nature Foldout (AUC Press Nature Foldouts)

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Description for Cats of Egypt: An AUC Press Nature Foldout (AUC Press Nature Foldouts) Paperback. Num Pages: 8 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: WNGC. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 154 x 216 x 16. Weight in Grams: 46.
Cats were just as favored in ancient Egypt as they are today. Egyptian paintings of domesticated cats date back 3,600 years, and animal cults included worship to the cat goddess Bastet. This AUC Press Nature Foldout explores wild and domestic cats of Egypt: large cats like the Cheetah, the Leopard, and the Caracal, which are all extremely threatened or near extinction within Egypt; and smaller cats including the African Wild Cat, Swamp Cat, Sand Cat, and Egyptian Mau. Whether wild or household pets, cats have long been beloved by people. - Each species described and illustrated, alongside examples of their natural prey in the wild - Map of Egypt describing the various habitats of wild cats, as well as locations of ancient Egyptian sites where the cat was worshiped and mummified - Noted appearances of felines in hieroglyphs and reliefs - Conservation efforts for threatened cat species About the series: The AUC Press Nature Foldout series combine, in beautifully practical form, a wealth of information written by leading experts with striking full-color illustrations on the flora and fauna of Egypt and the Middle East. Designed for nature lovers and outdoor adventurers, as well as for indoor use, the foldouts come in an easily foldable format, at once compact, waterproof, and portable, making them durable and convenient travel guides. Size is 23 x 8.5 in. / 58.5 x 21.5 cm unfolded.

Product Details

Format
Paperback
Publisher
The American University in Cairo Press
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
Number of Pages
8
Place of Publication
Cairo, Egypt
ISBN
9789774166754
SKU
V9789774166754
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-15

About Dominique Navarro
Dominique Navarro is an Emmy Award winning art director, natural history artist, and writer. In 2014, she won an Emmy for her work as art director on the History Channel (H2) series Big History. She has collaborated on environmental projects producing posters, books, and field guides for museums, schools, and tourism and ecology programs in California. As a trained forensic artist, she produces illustrations and sculptural reconstructions of unidentified persons and ancient archaeological remains.

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