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.

This title explores some of the most gruesome mummies in the history of Egyptology. It also looks at the lives and cultures of the ancient Egyptians, examining how, why, when and where they mummified their dead for the journey to the afterlife.

Introduces what life was like for the ruler of the Incas, discussing the control of the empire, the royal household, religious customs, and the mummification and worship of the deceased ruler as a god.

Describes the construction of an Egyptian pharaoh's tomb, the life and various jobs of the workers, and the burial of the pharaoh.

Get ready for page-flipping thrills & chills.Because every kid loves an ancient adventure!When 12-year-old Zet finds himself face-to-face with a mummy, his eyes almost pop out of his head. Why is a mummy haunting his front door? Talk about goosebumps! What does the scary monster want? Zet calls an urgent meeting with his 11-year-old sister Kat and best friend Hui. If they don¿t solve the mystery of the wandering mummy fast, things will get downright creepy in their hometown of Thebes. Clues send them tiptoeing into ancient tombs and frantically paddling up and down the Nile on a wild mummy chase. They soon suspect that this will be their spookiest mystery ever!

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