Griffey, Harriet

Egyptian mummies, Inca mummies, mummies of today - discover their secrets if you dare!.

Describes devastating natural disasters, including earthquakes, avalanches, hurricanes, and volcanic eruptions that have destroyed towns at various times in history.

Presents an introduction to natural disasters, in simple text with illustrations, describing some that have occurred in various places throughout the world, including the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 A.D., the Yellow River flood in 1887, and the Australian bush fires in 1983.

Discusses the Egyptian preservation of dead bodies, stories associated with mummies, and mummies from different cultures, including Incan and Sicilian.