Download or read book Mummies Tombs and Treasure written by Lila Perl and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 1987 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fascinating and thorough account of the Egyptian process of mummification and efforts to safeguard places of burial against thieves.
Download or read book Secrets of the Mummies written by Shelley Tanaka and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Mummies and the Secrets of Ancient Egypt written by John Malam and published by DK Children. This book was released on 2001 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Details how mummies were prepared and what they meant to the cultures that practiced mummification.
Download or read book The Everything Kids Mummies Pharaohs and Pyramids Puzzle and Activity Book written by Beth L Blair and published by Adams Media. This book was released on 2008-11-17 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Egyptian Mummies written by Bob Brier and published by William Morrow. This book was released on 1994 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book The Secrets of Ancient Egypt written by Federico Puigdevall and published by Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2017-12-15 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Howard Carter's discovery of King Tutankhamen's tomb in 1923 sparked worldwide fascination about ancient Egypt, and the mysteries of the Egyptians still loom large. The Pyramids, the Sphinx, mummies, surviving artwork, and more all hold priceless clues about what life was like in ancient Egypt. This book takes a closer look at the information that archaeology has revealed and the lasting impact of these findings.
Download or read book Mummies Secrets of the Pharoahs Ancient Egypt for Kids Children s Archaeology Books Edition written by Baby Professor and published by Speedy Publishing LLC. This book was released on 2017-02-15 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jump back in time with the help of this highly educational book. Here, your child will be learning with pharaohs and going inside pyramids where mummies lay silent. It's a cool book to have because it widens your child's understanding of the ancient Egyptian civilization and how societies have changed since then. Buy a copy today!
Download or read book Mummies and the Secrets of Ancient Egypt written by John Malam and published by . This book was released on 2001-01-01 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is one of eight titles in this reference series covering a wide range of topics - from dinosaurs to explorers. This book on mummies includes photographs, facts and figures and relevant websites to explore.
Download or read book Secrets of the Mummies written by Harriet Griffey and published by DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley). This book was released on 1998 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Egyptian mummies, Inca mummies, mummies of today -- discover their secrets if you dare! These 48-page books about fascinating subjects like pirates, mummies, and volcanoes are for proficient readers who can understand a rich vocabulary and challenging sentence structure. In addition to the stunning photographs, informative sidebars, and glossary, readers will find archival photographs and paintings. Averaging 4,500 to 5,000 words in length, Level 4 books are 40 percent pictures and 40 percent text. The Dorling Kindersley Readers combine an enticing visual layout with high-interest, easy-to-read stories to captivate and delight young bookworms who are just getting started. Written by leading children's authors and compiled in consultation with literacy experts, these engaging books build reader confidence along with a lifelong appreciation for nonfiction, classic stories, and biographies. There is a DK Reader to interest every child at every level, from preschool to grade 4.
Download or read book The Egyptian Mummy written by Stuart James Fleming and published by University of Pennsylvania Museum Publications. This book was released on 1980 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An introduction to the history and science of mummification in Egypt. Scenes from the walls of tomb chapels, funerary statues, decorated coffins, papyri, and many other artifacts illustrate the complexity of ancient Egyptian funerary beliefs. X-rays and illustrations of unwrapped mummies will interest the general reader and armchair scientist.
Download or read book Pyramids and Mummies written by Anne Bolton and published by . This book was released on 2024 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Welcome to the world of pharaohs, mummies, and untapped secrets in this pyramid-shaped book sure to interest the explorer in everyone.
Download or read book Inside Out Egyptian Mummy written by Lorraine Jean Hopping and published by becker&mayer! kids. This book was released on 2017-10-10 with total page 21 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Calling all explorers and archaeologists! Inside Out: Egyptian Mummy comes with everything you need to start an Egyptian adventure, from discovering a tomb to unwrapping a mummy. Though the ancient civilization of Egypt may be long gone, its dead still have secrets to tell. From the myth of Isis and Osiris, to King Tut’s tomb, to the intricacies of preparing the body for its underworld journey, Inside Out: Egyptian Mummy takes you step by step into a tomb. Get a fascinating glimpse into how an ancient culture saw death and the afterlife beyond. That isn't all though! Alongside beautiful illustrations and photographs, an interactive die-cut model reveals the many rites of the Egyptian tomb. You will be amazed by everything from the iconic golden burial mask, to the lucky amulets the dead were buried with, protective linen wrappings, and even the mummified body and preserved sacred organs. And when it comes to hieroglyphics, hidden burial grounds, and missing treasure, there’s always more to uncover, so get your start now, who knows where your journeys will take you!
Download or read book The Mystery of the Egyptian Mummy written by Joyce Filer and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2003-12-11 with total page 165 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Uncover the secrets of Hornedjitef--the man and the mummy! Hornedjitef was a priest of the temple of Amun in ancient Egypt more than 2,000 years ago. His mummy was carefully prepared for the afterlife with a golden mask, expensive jewelery and amulets, and two elaborate coffins. But who was he? How do we know his name? What job did he do? Where did he live, and what was his life like in ancient Egypt thousands of years ago? Experts at the British Museum have uncovered a huge amount of evidence about Hornedjitef. They have used the most up-to-date scientific techniques, plus a lot of careful archaeological detective work. Now readers can get on the case and discover Hornedjitef's secrets! In The Mystery of the Egyptian Mummy, readers can follow the fascinating detective work of experts in the British Museum who have discovered the evidence of who he was, his age and health, his home, his job, and what his life was like in ancient Egypt.
Download or read book DK Readers Secrets of the Mummies written by Harriet Griffey and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2013-01-01 with total page 51 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Egyptian mummies, Incan mummies, mummies of today - discover their secrets if you dare! DK Level 4 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. The amazing stories are guaranteed to capture a child's interest while developing reading skills and general knowledge. The playful images in this eBook are enhanced with entertaining animations and surprising sounds to bring this story to life.
Download or read book Secrets of the Afterlife written by John H. Taylor and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This exhibition explains the concepts, rituals and magical procedures which would guide the dead through the fearsome hall of judgement and on to the paradise of the Field of Reeds."--Back cover.
Download or read book You Wouldn t Want to Be an Egyptian Mummy written by David Stewart and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Egyptians underwent an extraordinary process to enter the afterlife. Learn how the organs are removed, including the brain, what the body is stuffed with to make it look realistic, and what the false eyes are made from.
Download or read book Mummies Secrets of the Pharaohs written by Baby and published by Baby Professor (Education Kids). This book was released on 2015-08-12 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jump back in time with the help of this highly educational book. Here, your child will be learning with pharaohs and going inside pyramids where mummies lay silent. It's a cool book to have because it widens your child's understanding of the ancient Egyptian civilization and how societies have changed since then. Buy a copy today!
