32 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), geneal. table, col. map ; 23 cm
Series
Fact finders. Ancient Egyptian civilization
Note
Includes glossary.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (p 31) and index.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 31) and index.
Contents
An amazing discovery - Preparing for the afterlife - Making a mummy - Burials - Famous mummies - Mummies today.
Summary
Mummies are more than just bodies wrapped in bandages! Learn about some famous mummies and where they were buried. Find out why ancient Egyptians preserved their dead and why becoming a mummy was important to life after death.