tombs

"Due to a lack of artifacts, certain aspects of ancient life remain mysterious. Luckily, many ancient cultures left behind treasure troves designed to stand the test of time: tombs for the most elite among them ... reveals how archaeologists discovered the tombs of King Tutankhamen, Qin Shi Huang, the Lord of Sipn, and many more."--Amazon.

"Long-told tales of lost tombs and hidden treasure have survived even into today's atmosphere of skepticism. Some of these artifacts definitely exist--their locations have just been forgotten. Others are truly myths. Readers want to know what is legend and which treasure to pursue. This compelling tome is their guide! There's plenty of history to explore as they learn about lost Inca gold, cursed Egyptian crypts, poisoned tombs in China, the missing grave of Genghis Khan, and untold amounts of shipwrecked treasure. A beautiful design including historical and fantastical images serves to heighten interest in this must-read volume"--From the publisher's web site.

Readers explore the complex and unique civilization that developed in ancient Egypt with a strong focus on the most exciting aspects of this common social studies curriculum topic.

"The Irish tomb called Newgrange dates back 5,000 years. It's no ordinary tomb. The impressive mound is surrounded by 97 stones, is decorated with artwork, and seems to have passages built for a purpose. Readers are invited on a tour of this mysterious monument, on which they'll discover the latest theories about the builders of Newgrange, who was buried there, and what these ancient people believed about the afterlife. Archaeology and history lovers will find plenty to love in the dynamic images and insightful text"--From the publisher's web site.

Discover why some ancient Egyptians dared to risk their lives to steal from the dead. Readers will also learn about the tricks tomb and pyramid builders used to hide burial chambers from grave robbers.

Simple text and illustrations tell four stories about mummies and the places they were entombed.

In this striking volume, readers are transported to ancient Egypt through accessible text and gorgeous artwork.

In this graphic adaptation of the fairy tale, Goldilocks is an explorer who searches the world for artifacts and treasures, but when she stumbles on the home of three vampires she has to use all of her skills to navigate the tomb's traps and get out into the sunlight alive.

In this graphic adaptation of the fairy tale, Goldilocks is an explorer who searches the world for artifacts and treasures, but when she stumbles on the home of three vampires she has to use all of her skills to navigate the tomb's traps and get out into the sunlight alive.

A historical overview of dynastic China from the perspectives of the social classes, from the royals to the peasants, including the Chinese empire's growth and decline.