Secrets Of The Mummies

Author : Shelley Tanaka
Publisher : Markham, Ont. : Scholastic Canada
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Egypt
ISBN : 0590514954

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Secrets of the Mummies by Shelley Tanaka Pdf

Imagine breaking into an ancient tomb, marked with the seal of an Egyptian king who died three thousand years ago. A treasure trove of precious artifacts lies waiting in the dark -- but we now realize that even more valuable is the mummy inside. Shelley Tanaka takes us back in time to the lives of the people whose bodies were preserved as mummies. Why were the bodies so carefully preserved? What can we learn about life thousands of years ago from the mummified bodies? How can knowledge about ancient peoples help us to better understand ourselves? From the rituals for preserving human bodies to the most up-to-date technology used to study the mummies, this fascinating book provides intriguing details and a personal look at the livesof the people whose remains have survived the millennia. For anyone who has ever shivered at stories of the mummy's curse, or been dazzled by stories of great cultures of long ago, this book is as essential as it is enlightening.

Author : Shelley Tanaka
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Egypt
ISBN : 0439249511

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Secrets of the Mummies by Shelley Tanaka Pdf

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.

Author : Harriet Griffey
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2013-07-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781465418999

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DK Readers L4: Secrets of the Mummies by Harriet Griffey Pdf

Egyptian mummies, Incan mummies, mummies of today - discover their secrets if you dare with this DK Level 4 Reader: Secrets of the Mummies! Level 4 DK Readers have fascinating stories that will capture the interest of this increasingly proficient reader range. Introducing a rich vocabulary and challenging sentence structure, Secrets of the Mummies will delight young bookworms who are just getting started. DK Readers are packed with full-color photographs, lively illustrations, and engaging, age-appropriate stories to introduce young children to the natural world and encourage a life-long love of reading. The amazing stories are guaranteed to capture a child's interest while developing reading skills and general knowledge.

Author : Harriet Griffey
Publisher : DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Embalming
ISBN : 1465409416

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Secrets of the Mummies by Harriet Griffey Pdf

Discusses the Egyptian preservation of dead bodies, stories associated with mummies, and mummies from different cultures, including Incan and Sicilian.

Author : Beth L Blair,Jennifer A Ericsson
Publisher : Adams Media
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2008-11-17
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1598697978

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The Everything Kids' Mummies, Pharaohs, and Pyramids Puzzle and Activity Book by Beth L Blair,Jennifer A Ericsson Pdf

Is there is such a thing as a mummy?s curse? How were the ancient pyramids built? What did the pharaohs do all day? All of these questions?and more?will be answered in this fun activity book. Kids will feel like real-life archaeologists when they solve puzzles and try activities about: famous pharaohs like King Tut and Ramses; gods like Osiris and Anubis; what the Egyptians believed about the afterlife; tools and laborers used to build the pyramids; tomb treasures like pottery, paintings, and hieroglyphics; Egypt- and mummy-related Halloween costume ideas; and more! With this book by their sides, kids will find themselves transported to a world of powerful gods, mysterious ceremonies, and glorious treasures.

Author : Scott Peters
Publisher : Best Day Books for Young Readers
Page : 120 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2018-02
Category : Egypt
ISBN : 0985985291

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Mystery of the Egyptian Mummy by Scott Peters Pdf

Get ready for page-flipping thrills & chills.Because every kid loves an ancient adventure!When 12-year-old Zet finds himself face-to-face with a mummy, his eyes almost pop out of his head. Why is a mummy haunting his front door? Talk about goosebumps! What does the scary monster want? Zet calls an urgent meeting with his 11-year-old sister Kat and best friend Hui. If they don¿t solve the mystery of the wandering mummy fast, things will get downright creepy in their hometown of Thebes. Clues send them tiptoeing into ancient tombs and frantically paddling up and down the Nile on a wild mummy chase. They soon suspect that this will be their spookiest mystery ever!

Author : Anonim
Publisher : CUP Archive
Page : 626 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2024-06-06
Category : Computer games for children
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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the mummy by Anonim Pdf

Author : Harriet Griffey
Publisher : DK Children
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0789434423

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Secrets of the Mummies by Harriet Griffey Pdf

Proficient Level 4 readers will be totally absorbed by these dramatic stories of mummies. A rich vocabulary and factual panels will set children on a lifelong path to reading for information. Full color.

Author : Shelley Tanaka
Publisher : Harry N. Abrams
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2005-11-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0810957973

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Mummies by Shelley Tanaka Pdf

Provides information on the latest mummy finds from different cultures, climates, and time periods.

Author : Lila Perl
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 1987
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0395547962

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Mummies, Tombs, and Treasure by Lila Perl Pdf

A fascinating and thorough account of the Egyptian process of mummification and efforts to safeguard places of burial against thieves.

Author : Scott Peters
Publisher : Best Day Books For Young Readers
Page : 175 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2024-06-06
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Mystery of the Egyptian Amulet by Scott Peters Pdf

Kid Detective Zet must unmask a jewelry forger's ring to save his best friend in this gripping case. 12-year-old Zet is on the trail of his latest mystery: priceless amulets are disappearing all over ancient Egypt. Worse, his best friend is being treated more like a prisoner than a student at a secretive jewelry apprentice school. Are the evil teachers and jewel thefts related? When Zet receives a desperate message hidden inside an amulet, he's determined to rescue his friend. Armed with a brainy sister who can read and write hieroglyphics, Zet searches for clues. Can he expose the wicked plot and take down the criminals before it's too late? Find out in this page-turning mystery! From the creator of over 300 museum and science center exhibits worldwide comes a story that brings ancient civilizations and Egyptian mythology to life. What kids are saying: "I am 11 years old. I could not put this book down." What parents are saying: "has reread them more than once!" What teachers are saying: "students ask to borrow the book" Perfect for fans of the Hardy Boys, Nancy Drew, Mr. Lemoncello's Library, Rick Riordan's Kane Chronicles, and for all kids who love ancient Egypt. Plunge into action in a land that's home to pyramids and tombs, mummies, the Sphinx, Cleopatra, King Tut, and a pantheon of fascinating gods. Don your detective hat, pack your bags, and set off for ancient Egypt!

Author : Kathleen Duey
Publisher : ABDO
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2006-07-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1599612275

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Rex by Kathleen Duey Pdf

Dressed in camouflage and armed with slingshots, six kids travel back in time and try to get video footage of dinosaurs.

Author : Joyce Markovics
Publisher : Unwrapped: Marvelous Mummies
Page : 24 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2021
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1534180435

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Inca Mummies by Joyce Markovics Pdf

Inca mummies hold fascinating secrets. They teach us hidden facts about the past. This narrative nonfiction book examines Inca mummies and the mummification process. Look inside to uncover these ancient treasures! Each book includes a table of contents, glossary of key words, index, author biography, sidebars, and mummy map.

Author : Bob Brier
Publisher : William Morrow
Page : 364 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Mummies
ISBN : UCSC:32106016479047

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Egyptian Mummies by Bob Brier Pdf

Egyptian Mummies results from research done in preparation for the mummification of a human body, the first to be done in the Egyptian style in two thousand years. Through these studies, noted Egyptologist Bob Brier has unearthed the gripping stories of grave robberies and stolen mummies, the forgotten language of the pharaohs, and the tombs of the royal mummies. In an easily accesible and lively style, Brier uncovers the complete historical context of ancient Egyptian culture and offers a fascinating contemporary interpretation of it. Illuminating their mysteries, myths, sacred rituals, and heiroglyphic writing, Egyptian Mummies brings the ancients to life.

Author : Christopher Sloan
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781426306969

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Mummies by Christopher Sloan Pdf

Investigate mysteries from the grave in this creepy-fun compendium of the world's most fascinating mummies. Learn what the experts have discovered about each mummy's life and death.