What are mummies and why did the ancient Egyptians mummify their dead? Where were these mummies found and who were these mummies in life? What were the most important places to the ancient Egyptians? Through this exploration of ancient Egypt, young readers will discover the answers to these questions and more. With age-appropriate text paired closely with imaginative illustrations, readers will learn how the average Egyptian lived each day, who their most important gods were, how they wrote, and more.