The Best Book of Mummies

by Philip Steele and Miranda Smith

Book Overview

From the City of the Dead to the Valley of the Kings, this colorful collection of cadavers and caskets brings to life the mysteries of the mummies and the ancient Egyptians. Enter the mummy's tomb and discover the difference between a sarcophagus and a mummy-case. Find out which people and animals became mummies and why. The mix of authoritative text and realistic, color scenarios offer a bold insight into the lives of Pharaohs, priests, laborers, and, of course, the grisly work of the embalmers and the tools of their trade. All the details are preserved here: the different types of tombs and pyramids, portraits of Egyptian deities from Ra to Osiris, and the latest scientific insight about the people beneath the bandages. An illustrated glossary and index help unravel more information in this colorful picturebook.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0753451328
• ISBN13: 9780753451328
• Release Date: September 1998
• Publisher: Kingfisher
• Length: 33 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 9.4" x 11.0"
• Age Range: 5 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Kindergarten to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

Mummies

This is a good tell all book above mummies. Still reading it.

The Best Book Of Mummies

My Kindergarten students love the pictures in this book. Great book for information 1

A well written overview of the Egyptian mummy process.

The book highlights the ancient rites and beliefs in the art of mummification. It covers the people, the science and the process involved. For a beginner to an intermediate reader, the knowledge about this ancient art becomes a great learning experience in "The Best Book of Mummies". This book is enjoyed and well read by the children who received it.