mummies

In this striking volume, readers are transported to ancient Egypt through accessible text and gorgeous artwork.

Readers will learn about how the familial bonds of the women who eagerly and expertly guided the rulers of Thebes sustained him, as a lineage of war-making young men came of age on the throne.

Takes a lighthearted look at what life may have been like for an Inca ruler, including mummification after death.

"... mummy-researcher Albert Zink explains the different processes that conserve the human bodies in either a natural or artificial way. Zink guides the reader to the find spots of famous mummies like ?tzi or Tutankhamen. He also presents lesser known mummies such as Juanita or Lady Dai."--Provided by publisher.

Brothers Frank and Joe Hardy, agents of American Teens Against Crime, are recruited to act as undercover bodyguards for wealthy celebrity Samantha Chilton who has come into possession of a map to a long-sought golden mummy in Egypt--a prize someone is apparently willing to kill for.

Describes the technology that is used in uncover the many secrets of mummies including how they died, their age, and their diet.

Discusses the facts and science behind the myths and tales of mummies around the world, and includes jokes and photographs.

Cleo de Nile records her experiences in a diary as she plans a welcome back party for her mom.

The reader is challenged to find the mummy hiding in several museum locations.

Gabe loses track of his cousin Sari in a pyramid and begins to wonder if the curse of the mummy's tomb is real.