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From the City of the Dead to the Valley of the Kings, this colorful collection of cadavers and caskets brings to life the mysteries of the mummies and the ancient Egyptians. Enter the mummy's tomb and discover the difference between a sarcophagus and a mummy-case. Find out which people and animals became mummies and why. The mix of authoritative text and realistic, color scenarios offer a bold insight into the lives of Pharaohs, priests, laborers, and, of course, the grisly work of the embalmers...

"Ten buoyant tales of undersea discoveries." There are some amazing surprises hidden beneath the sea. In 1961, astronaut Gus Grissom's space capsule splashed down in the Atlantic and began filling with water. Grissom escaped, but the craft sank three miles to the ocean floor and wasn't recovered until 1999. Of course, some vessels were designed to sink. During the American Civil War, the world's first combat submarine successfully sank a blockade ship in the waters near Charleston, South Caro...

Explores the mysteries of the mummification process, tomb robbing, x-raying of mummy bundles, and myths about mummies.

Describes the development of underwater archaeology and the information it has discovered concerning early shipwrecks and their cultures.

Describes the research and paleontological investigation that led to the identification and classification of ornithomimid dinosaurs.

Discusses the sometimes mysterious deaths of well-known archaeologists who have discovered the tombs of Egyptian pharaohs.

Describes how relics and artifacts found in York, England, provide clues to the everyday life of Vikings who established a settlement there in the ninth century called Jorvik.

High-interest non-fiction titles that will add depth to your project work and ensure engaging cross-curricular creative topic-led lessons 20 titles covering four reading levels - two levels for Year 5 and two levels for Year 6. Discussion starters to get the whole class talking. Develop children's comprehension skills and vocabulary with the glossary and index provided. Superb photography to engage your pupils. In this book, a fascinatin...

Unfold the adventure of a lifetime as you travel along the Great Wall of China. This sensational fold-out frieze is more than six-feet long and can be removed and displayed. It features stunning illustrated detail on one side and incredible facts on the other. Get ready for an unforgettable journey across China. From the dusty desert of Gansu province to the rolling waves of the Yellow Sea, this amazing journey takes you past flaming mountains and ancient wonders. Watch out for mighty fortress...

The fall of Troy is a legend that has been passed down for thousands of generations. It is the tale of an epic war, brave heroes, meddling gods and goddesses, and the face that launched a thousand ships. Although some have questioned whether Troy was ever anything more than a legend, the Iliad has inspired many to go searching for proof of Troy’s existence. Jill Rubalcaba and Eric H. Cline first offer an abridged version of the Iliad before delving into the many archaeological expeditions at H...

Archaeology unlocks the secrets of Greece's ancient past. Explore the ruins of Greece and Turkey, on land and under sea. In 1870, amateur archaeologist Heinrich Schliemann discovers Hissarlik, part of Troy. In 1939, the palace of King Nestor in the Mycenaean city of Messina is unearthed near Pylos. In 1996, artifacts from the city, burned around 1200 B.C., link the site to Homer's Odyssey. In 1983, a Turkish diver locates the world's oldest shipwreck, which yields the world's oldest "...

From the very earliest times, people have used buildings both as houses to live in and also to serve as centres for important activities: churches, temples, libraries or castles, for example. However, in time the buildings are buried and forgotten. How can the purpose of each building be identified? and what can we learn about the people who built them? In this text Mike Corbishley investigates some of the most famous buildings and cities in the world, including Troy, Pompeii, the pyramid of Mac...

Unfold the adventure of a lifetime as you sail up the longest river in the world with Lonely Planet Kids Unfolding Journeys - Secrets of the Nile . This sensational fold-out frieze is more than six-feet long and can be removed and displayed. Jump aboard and get ready for an unforgettable journey along the River Nile. From the golden beaches of the Mediterranean, travel upstream to explore the cultural, historical and natural wonders of ancient and modern Egypt. Find out about Egyptian pharaohs...

From National Book Award�winning author Martin W. Sandler, here is a fascinating look at what shipwrecks reveal about our world's past�and how exploring them led to the development of a whole new field of science: marine archaeology. Most of the world's ocean floor remains to be discovered. In fact, it's estimated to be home to over 3 million sunken vessels and countless treasures of the past. This enthralling and adventure-filled nonfiction book for young readers recounts some of the most capt...

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...

An account of the voyage from Peru to Polynesia made by Thor Heyerdahl and his crew on a balsa wood raft in 1947 in an attempt to test certain theories about the migration of ancient peoples.