antiquities

Text and illustrations introduce fluent readers to Machu Picchu, discussing its history, location, uses, and architecture.

"Egyptian mummies hold fascinating secrets. They teach us hidden facts about the past. This narrative nonfiction book examines Egyptian mummies and the mummification process. Look inside to unwrap these ancient treasures!"--Provided by publisher.

Explains the life and times of King Tutankhamen, an ancient Egyptian ruler, covering the story of his tomb's discovery by Howard Carter in 1922 as well as myths and so-called mummy curses.

"A picture biography of Julio C. Tello, considered to be the founder of modern Peruvian archaeology, that traces his life from an early interest in Peru's ancient cultures to his rise as the most distinguished Indigenous social scientist of the twentieth century. A map and an afterword with additional information, photograph, and source list are included"--Provided by publisher.

Tells the story of how the African Burial Ground, thought to be one of the most important archaeological discoveries of the twentieth century, was discovered in 1991 as excavation in preparation for construction of a new federal office building exposed the bones of 420 men, women, and children in what had been a burial ground set aside for both free and enslaved Africans during the 1600s and 1700s.

Details the characteristics of daily life in ancient Rome, highlighting the experiences of the wealthy and poor alike.

An introduction to the Great Sphinx found in Egypt, discussing why and how it was built and more.

This title lays out how and why Egyptians made mummies and gives some famous mummies as examples. Clear text and vibrant photos grab and hold readers' interest, and QR Codes in each chapter link to book-specific videos, activities, and more. Features include a table of contents, fun facts, Making Connections questions, a glossary, an infographic, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. DiscoverRoo is an imprint of Pop!, a division of ABDO.

"An in-depth study of the Great Sphinx, examining legends, popular reports, and scientific evidence that supports or refutes tales of its mysterious history"--Provided by the publisher.