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The Best Book of Mummies (The Best Book of) (Hardcover)
by Miranda Smith (Author) "Imagine opening up the secret tomb of someone who has been dead for thousands of years..." (more)
Key Phrases: mummy cases, Next World, Valley of the Kings
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From the City of the Dead to the Valley of the Kings, this colorful collection of cadavers and caskets brings to life the mysteries of the mummies and the ancient Egyptians. Enter the mummy's tomb and discover the difference between a sarcophagus and a mummy-case. Find out which people and animals became mummies and why. The mix of authoritative text and realistic, color scenarios offer a bold insight into the lives of Pharaohs, priests, laborers, and, of course, the grisly work of the embalmers and the tools of their trade. All the details are preserved here: the different types of tombs and pyramids, portraits of Egyptian deities from Ra to Osiris, and the latest scientific insight about the people beneath the bandages. An illustrated glossary and index help unravel more information in this colorful picturebook.

About the Author
Philip Steele was a student of medieval French and German literature, and has visited castles in England, France, Germany, Spain, and Poland. He has travelled to the Valley of the Kings and other sites of Ancient Egypt, and has met mummies face to face in the Cairo Museum. Philip now lives near Beaumaris and the other great castles of North Wales.
Product Details
  • Reading level: Ages 4-8
  • Hardcover: 33 pages
  • Publisher: Kingfisher (September 30, 1998)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0753451328
  • ISBN-13: 978-0753451328
  • Product Dimensions: 11 x 9.4 x 0.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 15 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars 2 customer reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,387,337 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)
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Imagine opening up the secret tomb of someone who has been dead for thousands of years. Read the first page
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mummy cases
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Next World, Valley of the Kings
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