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"In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the technology behind the world's coolest museums, covering how they are planned, designed, and constructed by architects and engineers. Crisp, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more. An infographic aids understanding, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about the architecture of museums using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Amazing Museums also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index. Amazing Museums is part of Jump!'s Amazing Architecture series"--.

Museum guard Larry Daley leaves his job at New York's Natural History Museum after the exhibits are replaced by holograms and the originals sent to the Smithsonian, but he finds a new purpose when he learns that the ancient Egyptian tablet of Ahkmenrah which makes the exhibits come to life was shipped to the Smithsonian as well, with possibly dire consequences.