Mummies Unwrapped
What is a mummy? How exactly were they made? Is there really such a thing as a mummy's curse? And find out why mummies were unwrapped in modern times. Find out the answers to these questions (and many more!) in this engrossing guide to the mummification process. Filled with grisly…
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Roman Soldiers
Discover the secrets of the Roman Army in this fascinating gift book for budding historians. What was a Roman legion? How exactly did soldiers train for battle? And why did they have to "march like a tortoise?" Find out the answers to these questions and many more in this complete…
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Secrets of the Dead
Travel back in time to discover the secrets that lay among mummies and other human remains from around the world. From ancient Egyptian mummies and European bog bodies to the plaster citizens of Pompeii, painted people of the Steppe, and Japanese self-mummifying monks, this book reveals what scientists and experts…
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Talk Like an Egyptian
Create your own secret messages with 125 hieroglyphic stencils! In this fun and fascinating activity book from the British Museum, budding Egyptologists can learn all about life in ancient Egypt—from mummies, pets, and Tutankhamun's tomb, to the spells, nicknames and funny messages that have been discovered—before using the sturdy card…
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Ancient Greek Gods and Goddesses
Which goddess pulled the Moon across the sky each night? Who had the strength to start earthquakes and whirlpools? And was there really a god of parties and theater? Find out the answers to these questions, and many more, in this incredible guide to the gods and goddesses of ancient…
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Goddess: 50 Goddesses, Spirits, Saints, and Other Female Figures Who Have Shaped Belief
This collection brings together 50 stories of powerful female figures from around the world. There are loving creators, wise leaders, fearsome warriors, gentle healers, and mystical protectors, and they can each inspire you to find strength within yourself . . . Beautifully written by cultural historian and broadcaster Dr.…
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Granny Came Here on the Empire Windrush
From Patrice Lawrence, author of Our Story Starts in Africa, named a 2022 Best Book for Kids by the New York Public Library. This heart-warming and heartfelt debut picture book from multi-award-winning author Patrice Lawrence introduces the struggles and achievements of a generation of African Caribbeans who traveled across the Atlantic…
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The Golden Monkey Mystery
A thrilling adventure set in the jungles of 19th-century India from the author of Secrets of the Snakestone. When twelve-year-old Roma discovers a golden leaf-eating monkey in her grounds of her boarding school, she can't believe it! Not only is it the rarest monkey in all of India, but its home…
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I’m Going to Be a Princess
What will Maya be when she grows up? A rocket scientist like Annie Easley? An Olympic athlete like Alice Coachman? A brain surgeon like Alexa Canady?In this heart warming and funny story, Maya discovers the achievements of some amazing Black women . . . but it's a brave Nigerian princess who…
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Welcome to Our Playground
Find out how children play all around the world in this beautifully illustrated follow-up to Welcome to Our Table! From basketball to board games, clapping games to climbing frames, duck duck goose to doll houses, there are so many ways to play and have fun around the world. In this fascinating…
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