This book documents the history and significance of mummies, both natural and man-made, and describes the principles and ceremonies associated with them.

Text and illustrations provide information about the burial practices of the ancient Egyptians, discusses why and how mummies are made, and shows how scientists are able to use mummies to learn about the Egyptian culture.

Jack and Annie look at mummies, hieroglyphics, gods and goddesses, and life in ancient Egypt.

A light-hearted approach to the process of mummification in ancient Egypt.

Describes royal mummies of Ancient Egypt, some of the most famous royal mummies, how the Ancient Egyptians made mummies, how scientists study them, and what they can teach us about the past.

"Take a journey back in time to the strange and spectacular land of the pharaohs. You'll meet the Egyptian gods, explore the river Nile, decipher hieroglyphics and discover the truth about the curse of Tutankhamun's tomb. Why did they build the pyramids? How were mummies made? And what is the mysterious Sphinx? Find the answers to these and many more questions inside!"--

Describes a research expedition to study ancient Egypt and Egyptian mummies.

Provides an easy-to-read overview of Egyptian pyramids and the burial practices associated with them, and introduces on the pyramids of other countries.