tombs

Buried deep beneath the outskirts of the city, the London catacombs are known for being as beautiful as they are eerie. Although they are no longer in use today, these tunnels document an important part of the city's history. Discover the London catacombs, including who was laid to rest there, why they closed, and more.

From being buried with the emperor through breaking bones while building the Great Wall of China, daily life in ancient China was pretty deadly! Readers will love digging up the past and finding out just how horrible it was in this gripping read. Primary sources, colorful designs, and engaging text bring to life the chilling practices of the ancient Chinese in this fascinating history title.

From backbreaking pyramid-building through terrifying tomb-raiding, daily life in ancient Egypt was pretty deadly! Readers will love digging up the past and finding out just how horrible it was in this gripping read. Primary sources, colorful designs, and engaging text bring to life the chilling practices of the ancient Egyptians in this fascinating history title.

Ancient architecture includes structures that were built long ago by early civilizations. This book showcases astounding ancient buildings-from ziggurats and pyramids to palaces and temples-and the architects who built them! A table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, design activity, and sidebars are included in this title.

Introduces the science behind King Tut's mummy and discusses how modern technology helps us learn more about King Tut's life and death.

"Takes readers to the Valley of the Kings in Egypt to discover the place where King Tut's tomb was finally found. . . . Historical images, maps, and more facts complete this title"--Amazon.

T?o sends monster hunters Fiona, Amy, and Marcus to ancient China as peasants where they explore Emperor Qin's tomb full of terracotta soldiers and get acquainted with the sweetest dragon imaginable. Includes content on the social structure, government, and fashion of ancient China.

"Twelve-year-old Spade is a grave thief...He's headed for a lifetime of theft when his father comes up with the audacious plan to rob a grave in the Wyndhail castle cemetery. Spade and his brother get caught in a royal trap, and Spade must find the master of the Woegon: a deadly creature that is stalking the castle by night. Along the way, he meets Ember, the queen's niece, and together they race to solve the mystery of the legendary Deepstones and their connection to the Woegon"--Provided by publisher.

"Welcome to the graveyard of dead letters. Here lie dangerous silent letters, like K in knife and the W in sword. The Librarian is searching the tombs for missing Aide when he discovers a terrible plan. The Wizard Spellbinder has used the Aide and the dead letters to create a mighty weapon"--Back cover.

"In this book, early fluent readers will marvel at the TajMahal while learning about its history, location, uses, and architecture"--Provided by publisher.