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Boxcar children volume 88
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English
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Bad luck hits the Greenfield Museum with the addition of an ancient mummy exhibit. Annotation. The Aldens are helping the museum curator set up an exhibit about life in ancient Egypt. But the longer the Aldens are around the exhibit's mummy, the more things go wrong. Has the museum been struck by a curse from the ancient mummy?
Author
Series
Boxcar children volume 88
Publisher
Albert Whitman
Language
English
Description
Bad luck hits the Greenfield Museum with the addition of an ancient mummy exhibit. Annotation. The Aldens are helping the museum curator set up an exhibit about life in ancient Egypt. But the longer the Aldens are around the exhibit's mummy, the more things go wrong. Has the museum been struck by a curse from the ancient mummy?
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Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Edition
First American edition.
Language
English
Description
Introduces young readers to some of the most fascinating ancient civilizations in the world's history and the legacies they left behind, from the intriguing world of pharaohs in Ancient Egypt, to the arts of Greece and Rome, to the amazing culture of the Mayans.
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Publisher
Cicada Books Ltd
Language
English
Description
"Journey back in time to discover the fascinating histories of nine ancient civilizations, including lesser-known empires such as Ayutthaya and Benin. You may know of the Vikings, the Aztecs and the Mongols -- perhaps even Minoa, Mali and Benin. But what about Kamakura, Achaemenid and Ayutthaya? This captivating collection of histories uncovers the secrets behind nine of the world's greatest empires. With exciting stories to tell of power-hungry leaders,...
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Publisher
Hearst Home Kids
Language
English
Description
How were the ancient Egyptian pyramids built and who was King Tut? How did the Titanic sink and where is Blackbeard’s pirate treasure? Did scientists really find a new dinosaur in the basement of a museum, or an entire city buried underneath the Amazon rainforest? And…why was a 2,000-year-old block of butter stuck in a swamp?
In Lost Mysteries, you’re on the case! This incredible fact file provides a thoroughly researched and up-to-date look...
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Series
Publisher
Lonely Planet
Language
English
Description
"Unearth our ancient world, continent by continent, with this amazing kids atlas. Explore over 40 historical cultures, societies and civilizations from across the planet. Mind-blowing maps bring history to life and show the rise and fall of mighty empires over time. Also discover where the remains of our planet's ancient history can be found today!"-- Provided by publisher.
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Series
Publisher
Pantheon Books
Edition
1st ed.
Language
English
Description
"Herodotus was a Greek historian living in Ionia during the fifth century B.C.E. He traveled extensively through the lands of the Mediterranean and the Black Sea and collected stories, and then recounted his experiences with the varied people and cultures he encountered. Cicero called him "the father of history," and his only work, The Histories, is considered the first true piece of historical writing in Western literature. With lucid prose that...
Publisher
Published in the USA by EDC Pub
Edition
[New ed.].
Language
English
Description
Follows the history of the world's early civilizations from the first farmers of the Middle East to the rise of empires in Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, and Rome. Includes detailed reconstructions of life in the ancient world, factfinders, time chart, who's who, mythology, and details of recent archaeological finds.
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Publisher
DK Publishing
Edition
Revised edition.
Language
English
Description
Discover the events that have shaped our world, from the dawn of prehistoric civilization to the digital age, brought to life with contemporary photographs, maps, paintings, and artifacts that place each event in a wider social and historical context.
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