Mummies (Weird & Wacky Science) [Library Binding]

Ron Knapp (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1996 | Age Level: 9 and up | Grade Level: 4 and up | Series: Weird & Wacky Science

Discusses the process of mummification as well as the individual histories of four real mummies--The Iceman, King Tut, Tollund Man, and The Lady--and of plaster mummies from Pompeii and how they have advanced historical and scientific knowledge.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 3-6?The emphasis here is on the weird and wacky, not on the science. Bizarre Insects introduces the subject with a few fascinating facts and lots of pictures. Goldenstern presents a bit of information on the history (if known) of the Lost Cities of Bonampak, Troy, Machu Picchu, Mohenjo-daro, and Herculaneum, as well as their rediscovery in modern times. Bloodsuckers looks at vampire bats, leeches, fleas and lice, mosquitoes, and lampreys. Mummies briefly discusses the various ways in which dead bodies have been preserved through the ages and recounts the discoveries of specimens from around the world, including the Ice Man. Each of the books contains short chapters with good-quality full-color pictures that amplify the texts and heighten interest. While there may not be a lot of hard science in them, these titles give basic facts and avoid sensationalism. Browsers will eat them up.?JoAnn Rees, Sunnyvale Public Library, CA
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Library Binding: 48 pages
• Publisher: Enslow Publishers (February 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0894906186
• ISBN-13: 978-0894906183
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.8 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,199,223 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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