Grade:  3-6

Summary:  Mummies are a fascinating topic from a scientific and historical viewpoint.  Step inside an ancient Egyptian tomb and explore the lives of ancient Egyptians from the pharoahs who ruled the empire to the slaves who built the pyramids that housed the mummies. Read about the discoveries scientists have made while studying mummies and the mysteries that the ancient rulers left behind. Graphic images and text explain how mummies have been preserved, found, and studied.