Curious minds, get ready to explore!
Welcome to the Brite Star Science: Know-ItAll! series — where learning is an adventure! In this collection, you’ll discover amazing facts, meet fascinating creatures, and explore the wonders of our world. From animals and weather to nature’s mysteries and the marvels of science, each book is packed with bite-sized knowledge and incredible illustrations to make learning fun.
Part of the Brite Star Museum of Science, these books are designed to spark curiosity and inspire discovery. Whether you’re reading about roaring dinosaurs, shimmering butterflies, or explosive volcanoes, you’ll find exciting stories and real science in every page.
What is a Mummy? A mummy is the preserved body of a person or animal.
Ancient people made mummies to honor the dead and prepare them for the afterlife.
Why
Mummies Were
Made In ancient Egypt, people believed in life after death. They made mummies so the soul could return to the body and live forever.
The Mummification Process
Making a mummy took weeks! The body was cleaned, dried with special salts, wrapped in linen, and placed in a decorated coffin or sarcophagus.
Famous Mummies
Some mummies are worldfamous, like King Tutankhamun of Egypt, Ramses II, and Ötzi the Iceman found frozen in the Alps.
Tombs and Pyramids Egypt’s pharaohs were buried in pyramids or hidden tombs in the Valley of the Kings. Inside, treasures and food were placed for the afterlife.
Mummy
Discoveries Archaeologists have found mummies in Egypt and other parts of the world, often in tombs filled with beautiful jewelry, statues, and paintings.
Preservation Around the
