You Wouldn't Want to Be an Egyptian Mummy! [Library Binding]

David Stewart (Author), David Antram (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 8 and up | Grade Level: 3 and up | Series: You Wouldn't Want To...

A light-hearted approach to the process of mummification in ancient Egypt.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 4-6-At first glance, these profusely illustrated books appear to be a lighthearted approach to some grim chapters in the history of the world. Chapter titles are often blithe and the cartoon art depicts the gory and abominable treatment of one group of people by another. But closer examination of the texts and pictures reveals informative books, packed full of the facts students often seek. The first title describes the life of a woman from the Black Sea area who is kidnapped and taken to serve as a slave in ancient Greece. The treatment of the slaves by the aristocracy is depicted along with descriptions of everyday life. Gladiator highlights the superiority of the Roman army, which returned its prisoners to Rome where they were trained to be arena fighters. Rules of battle and types of gladiators are described. Mention is also made of the simulated sea battles that took place in the flooded arenas and of staged wild-animal hunts. Mummy covers the process of embalming and mummification along with the symbolic features of an Egyptian burial. Discoveries of tombs and modern beliefs about mummies are also included. While these books cover material included in other titles, their approach to history will be extremely popular with students who relish a bit of blood and guts along with their historical facts.
Elizabeth Stumpf, Clearfield Middle School, PA
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• Library Binding: 32 pages
• Publisher: Franklin Watts (September 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0531145972
• ISBN-13: 978-0531145975
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 8.6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,051,049 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Humor and Mummy go together, May 1, 2005

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John Russell (Wyoming, MI) - See all my reviews
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When my 5 year old took an interest in mummies we went searching the library for books on mummies. "You Wouldn't Want to be and Egyptian Mummy" instantly became his favorite. This book puts you in the seat of being the mummy and goes through the steps of you going from dead to becoming a mummy and beyond. This book (and the series) provides a great learning tool while mixing in humor.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book, January 9, 2010

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Judy O'Connell (Piedmont, NC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: You Wouldn't Want to Be an Egyptian Mummy! (You Wouldn't Want To) (Paperback)

Gave this book to my grandson and he loved it. This series is a great way to give a child knowledge on a subject in a fun and entertaining way. Have purchased several from this series and they are a hit with the grandchildren.

3.0 out of 5 stars silly, but entertaining, June 8, 2011

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We got this from the library, and it's fun to read. We are doing a homeschool unit on Ancient Egypt, but this book is not one we are using for any sort of report. Just trivia and a bit of gross-out -- lots of flies swarming around, corny puns, etc.

But it's a hit!