Making a Mummy & Digging Up Dinosaurs

Dig into Mummies, Fossils, and the Clues They Hold About the Past! The Smithsonian Dual Discovery Flip Book: Making a Mummy and Digging Up Dinosaurs takes readers back in time to uncover ancient civilizations and Earth's prehistoric past. Designed for grades 3-5, this two-in-one resource blends archaeology, paleontology, and Smithsonian accuracy to spark discovery and critical thinking. Readers learn how scientists use modern technology to study mummies and reveal long-hidden secrets, and they explore how fossils form and reshape our understanding of dinosaurs. Inside, readers will explore:Making a Mummy The science of archaeology and modern tools like CT scans and DNA testing. Readers discover how these techniques reveal details about the diet, health, and rituals of ancient civilizations, and why preserving artifacts is key to understanding human history. Digging Up Dinosaurs The process of fossil discovery, from excavation to reconstruction. Readers investigate how fossils form, wha