Mummy Mysteries Tales from North America

by Guiberson, Brenda Z.; Guiberson, Brenda Z.

• ISBN13: 9781250010476
• ISBN10: 1250010470
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2013-07-16
• Publisher: Square Fish

Summary

Mummies are like time capsules guarding long-lost information. The three stories in this book convey strange stories and fantastic facts that beginning readers can use to solve mysteries from the past. Examine a 36,000-year-old bison from Alaska, the ruins of a deserted Anasazi city, and the grave of "the outlaw who wouldn't give up."

Author Biography

BRENDA Z. GUIBERSON has written many highly acclaimed books for children, including Cactus Hotel, illustrated by Megan Lloyd, and Moon Bear, illustrated by Ed Young. She lives in Seattle, Washington.

Table of Contents

Praise for the 1998 Holt edition:

“Children who come to it to shiver will stay to be informed.” —Parents’ Choice

 

Praise for Cactus Hotel:

Parents’ Choice Award
IRA-CBC Teachers’ Choice
An NSTA-CBC Outstanding Science Trade Book
An NCTE Notable Trade Book in the Language Arts

“A fascinating look at the life cycle of the giant saguaro cactus and its place in the desert ecosystem.” —Booklist

“Guiberson weaves an amazingly large range of facts into this simple story of a fragile ecosystem.” —Publishers Weekly

 

Praise for Moon Bear:

A 2011 Bank Street Best Children’s Book of the Year

* “A worthy effort highlighting a species in need.” —School Library Journal, starred review

“Filled with passionate conservation messages, this picture book both celebrates the endangered black moon bear in Southeast Asia and warns about the urgent threats against the species. . . . Young’s dramatic art lends itself to group sharing, and many kids will hear the author’s final call.” —Booklist