Secrets of the Mummies (DK Readers, Level 4: Proficient Readers) [Paperback]

Harriet Griffey (Author, Contributor)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 9, 1998 | Age Level: 8 and up | Grade Level: 3 and up | Series: DK READERS

Egyptian mummies, Inca mummies, mummies of today -- discover their secrets if you dare! These 48-page books about fascinating subjects like pirates, mummies, and volcanoes are for proficient readers who can understand a rich vocabulary and challenging sentence structure. In addition to the stunning photographs, informative sidebars, and glossary, readers will find archival photographs and paintings. Averaging 4,500 to 5,000 words in length, Level 4 books are 40 percent pictures and 40 percent text.

The Dorling Kindersley Readers combine an enticing visual layout with high-interest, easy-to-read stories to captivate and delight young bookworms who are just getting started. Written by leading children's authors and compiled in consultation with literacy experts, these engaging books build reader confidence along with a lifelong appreciation for nonfiction, classic stories, and biographies. There is a DK Reader to interest every child at every level, from preschool to grade 4.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 2-5-Intriguing tales and photographs of mummified remains are sure hooks for young readers. The book begins with background information on the ancient Egyptian process of preserving bodies followed by stories of mummification. The discovery of an Inca girl (most likely a human sacrifice), a Sicilian catacomb filled with 6,000 bodies, the amazing discovery of King Tut's tomb by Carter and Carnarvon in 1922, and the mysterious disappearance of the body of Argentina's Evita Peron are related. Plenty of color photos, with some especially creepy ones of the mummified villagers of Palermo (many of them still wearing their original clothes), are included. This volume is similar to Brenda Guiberson's Mummy Mysteries (Holt, 1998), but with a lower reading level and riveting illustrations. A good choice for reluctant readers.
Cathryn A. Camper, Minneapolis Public Library
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From the Publisher

"Brilliant."-Booklist" These books are fun to read. The stories...are well-written and focus on topics that interest kids."-Scripps Howard News Service "Dramatically written non-fiction series features eye-catching photographs."-Minneapolis Star Tribune

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• Paperback: 48 pages
• Publisher: DK CHILDREN; 1st edition (November 9, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0789434423
• ISBN-13: 978-0789434425
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 5.9 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.3 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #79,823 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #7 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > People & Places > Social Science > Archaeology
  • #18 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > History & Historical Fiction > Ancient
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great, June 10, 2000

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This review is from: DK Readers: Secrets of the Mummies (Level 4: Proficient Readers) (Hardcover)

i saw this book in a school book order and i thought it looked interesting so i bought it and it was great. i liked the story about Tutankhamun curse it was really cool. i also liked when they swoed you the steps in making a mummy. anybody should read this book.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The Secrets of Mummies, March 16, 2010

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This review is from: Secrets of the Mummies (DK Readers, Level 4: Proficient Readers) (Paperback)

It was great I received the book. The spine of the book was a little split and 2 pages loose, but I stuck them together with sticky tape, but still a good book.