The Mystery of the Egyptian Mummy (Hardcover)

~ (Author) "Hornedjitef was a real man who lived over 2,000 years ago in ancient Egypt, in a city called Thebes (now the modern city of Luxor)..." (more)
Key Phrases: canopic chest, heart scarab, inner coffin, British Museum, Flinders Petrie, Henry Salt (more...)

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 4-7--This book will have wide appeal for readers just becoming acquainted with the wonders of Egyptology as well as for those who are more knowledgeable. It begins with a helpful time line of ancient Egypt and introduces readers to Hornedjitef, a priest of the god Amun at the temple at Karnak. When found, his mummified body was in good condition. Using the priest's story as its framework, the book discusses what mummification is and the various ways it can happen, and thoroughly explains the Egyptians' complex funerary processes. The highly readable text is richly complemented throughout by full-color photographs (many with hieroglyphs) and X-ray and CAT scan images. The journey that the mummies took from their burial place to the British Museum is explained showing both the serious archaeological and opportunistic aspects of tomb excavation. Maps and photographs clearly indicate locations while re-imaging techniques show what some of the mummified individuals may have looked like in life. This book complements Carol Donoughue's The Mystery of the Hieroglyphs(Oxford, 1999).--Jennifer England, The Berkeley Carroll School, Brooklyn, NY
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"This book will have wide appeal for readers just becoming acquainted with the wonders of Egyptology as well as for those who are more knowledgeable."--School Library Journal
"The Mystery of the Egyptian Mummy is an excellent book for middle school students with an interest in archaeology. The accurate and understandable science provides many cross-curricular connections to social studies. For teachers, the book would be useful for extending class activities or integrating content for teaching teams. Students will be able to use the book as a resource for research projects or for independent reading....The writing style and excellent content make this a book to be read and enjoyed for the story of the science investigation, rather than just a book with interesting pictures." -- NSTA Recommends
--This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9-12
  
• Hardcover: 48 pages
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA (December 11, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0195219899
• ISBN-13: 978-0195219890
• Product Dimensions: 11.3 x 8.7 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
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• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,814,966 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)