Jack and Annie look at mummies, hieroglyphics, gods and goddesses, and life in ancient Egypt.

Documents the history and significance of mummies, both natural and man-made, and describes the principles and ceremonies associated with them.

Documents the history and significance of mummies, both natural and man-made, and describes the principles and ceremonies associated with them.

This volume lists ten mummies from ancient Egypt, each of which has something "creepy" about it.

"A gorgeously illustrated story about a family of Egyptian embalmers that will enthrall kids with its mummy-making details and brilliantly painted pages."--Back cover.

Describes the ancient Egyptian practice of preserving the dead through the process of mummification and explains what scientists have learned from unwrapping and examining mummies.

Explore the inside of an Egyptian mummy from outside to all the layers inside.

"Take a journey back in time to the strange and spectacular land of the pharaohs. You'll meet the Egyptian gods, explore the river Nile, decipher hieroglyphics and discover the truth about the curse of Tutankhamun's tomb. Why did they build the pyramids? How were mummies made? And what is the mysterious Sphinx? Find the answers to these and many more questions inside!"--

Examines the world of ancient Egypt, covering such topics as funeral rites, religion, rulers, and social life.

In 1996, archaeologists made an incredible discovery -- a huge, ancient burial place in the Western Desert of Egypt. As the team worked at the site, they discovered mummies encased in gold, jewels, coins, and jars that once held wine. What have archaeologists learned about life in ancient Egypt by studying the mummies? What secrets have the artifacts buried in the tombs revealed? And could it be possible that more than 10,000 ancient Egyptian mummies...