Mummies
With 120 full-color illustrations, this is an illuminating look at the great tomb of Tutankhamun, the pyramid of Cheops, and the rituals, arts, gods, and rulers of the time.
This is an exploration of the ever-fascinating processes of mummification, from the South American desert mummies and the famous and elaborate Egyptian pharoahs to the doctors of the 19th century experimenting with embalming techniques, and ...
Discover everything you need to know about the ancient practice of mummification.
In korte hoofdstukken met veel kleurenillustraties wordt informatie gegeven over mummies overal ter wereld. Vanaf ca. 11 jaar.
Mummies have been pulled out of bogs, dug up in the desert, created by monks and priests, and prised frozen out of the ice.In this book find out whether there really is a curse on Tutankhamens tomb; how Otzi the Iceman died; and whether the ...
Jennifer M. Besel. Angry walking mummies are not real . Mummy curses are not real , either . But pretending that mummies are real can be fun ! CC Glossary ancient ( AYN - shunt ) —belonging to.
Describes mummies, both natural and man-made.
Explains the Egyptian pharaohs' beliefs about life after death, details the technique of mummification, and describes pyramids as burial places.
A vividly illustrated tour of some of history's most significant mummy discoveries reveals the science behind mummification and what has been determined about each mummy's life and death.
Describes mummies, both natural and man-made.
Sarah Tieck. Index. Big Buddy Books Books in this series: ALIENS BIGFOOT GHOSTS. Africa 19 Andes Mountains 12, 13 appearance 6, 12, 14, 26 Canary Islands 12 curses 4, 8, 9, 23, 24 Egypt 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23 Europe 10 Jewel ...
Buried cities, mummified bodies, armies of clay - this series digs down deep into history to uncover some of the mysteries of the past.
MainSails Level 5 develops students' oral, written and visual literacy through detailed exploration of text type, form and function.
Describes how Ramses II, the powerful king of ancient Egypt, was made into a mummy after his death.
An investigation of mummies.
High-interest topics that make science exciting.
Well-chosen photographs and illustrations will reveal the incredible preserving powers of peat. Gruesome discoveries and even modern mummies are all highlighted in this book, which includes 100 facts about magnificent mummies.
Jim Ollhoff. Death Comes on Swift Wings त्र Below : Entrance to the Valley of the Kings , near Luxor , Egypt . A gold - covered wall rose in front of the explorers . It was November 1922. After years of ... Death Comes on Swift Wings.
Text and photographs reveal secrets about mummies and what they can tell us about the people who made them.