Get closer to solving the mystery of the sphinx with this riveting title. Learn about leading theories, important clues, and study the evidence to develop your on conclusions about the building, purpose, and age of this statue.

"Describes the purpose and history of the Giza pyramids from ancient times until today. Includes infographic, sidebars, and "That's Amazing!" features"--

Have you ever heard of hieroglyphics? Do you know what a mummy is? All these things came from ancient Egypt. More than four thousand years ago, the ancient Egyptians created tools and treasures that still shape our lives. Find out where the ancient Egyptians lived, what their lives were like, and what happened to them. Discover how they changed the world

"With a flair for fashion and a love of cats, the ancient Egyptians werent so different from us except for the mummies and sarcophagi! This engaging book teaches readers about ancient Egyptian culture as they craft their way through history. Readers will love the diverse variety of activities drawing hieroglyphics in clay, designing their own jewelry, making animal mummies, and more! Easy-to-follow instructions and photographs make these fun projects...

"King Tut was an intriguing figure during his life and still was after his mysterious death. Readers will learn the secrets about King Tut, the supposed curse following the discovery of his tomb, and more!"--

"Amazing photography accompanies engaging information about King Tut's tomb. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--Provided by publisher.

The world of mummies, pharaohs, and pyramids leaps off the pages of this upper elementary guide to ancient Egyptian civilization. Readers will discover the history and culture of ancient Egypt, from the earliest settlers of the Nile to the final dynasty of Antony and Cleopatra. Egypt's most famous inventions-including papyrus, hieroglyphs, and the 365-day calendar-are presented along with facts about its pantheon of deities and highly organized class...

"During the reign of the New Kingdom of Egypt, the boy pharaoh Tutankhamun ruled and died tragically young. In order to send him on his way into the afterlife, his tomb was filled with every treasure he would need after death. And then, it was lost to time, buried in the sands of the Valley of the Kings. His tomb was also said to be cursed. Centuries later, as Egypt-mania gripped Europe, two Brits -- a rich earl with a habit for gambling and a disreputable,...

In this informative account, Dorothy and Thomas Hoobler tell the story of the powerful pharaohs who commissioned the pyramids at Giza and offer a fascinating look at the culture of the afterlife in ancient Egypt, explaining exactly how mummies were made.