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Author:

Malam, John, 1957- author.

Title:

Mummies : riveting reads for curious kids / by John Malam ; consultants, Dr. Joann Fletcher, Peter Chrisp.

Edition:

Second edition.

Publisher:

DK Publishing,

Copyright Date:

2020

Description:

96 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm

Subject:

Mummies--Juvenile literature.
Egypt--History--Juvenile literature.

Other Authors:

Fletcher, Joann, consultant.
Chrisp, Peter, consultant.

Notes:

Includes index.

Contents:

Introduction -- What is a mummy? -- Egypt: the gift of the Nile -- Everlasting life -- Enter the gods -- Wrapped for eternity -- Pyramid power -- Tomb raiders -- The Pharaoh: god-ruler of Egypt -- Temples: homes of the gods -- Magic spells and medicine -- Everyday life -- Images in writing -- Animal mummies -- Reference section -- Index -- Acknowledgments.

Summary:

"Read all about the magnificent mummies of ancient Egypt! Discover how and why mummies were made in this fascinating black-and-white chapter book about ancient Egypt. Explore pyramids, temples, and tombs, and find out the secrets of the art of embalming. You'll learn all about the ancient Egyptians themselves as well: their everyday lives, their belief in the gods, and their powerful pharaohs." -- Provided by publisher.

Series:

DK Microbites

ISBN:

1465498443
9781465498441
1465497358
9781465497352

OCLC:

(OCoLC)1119473570

Locations:

BOPG851 -- Ames Public Library (Ames)

KSPG296 -- Burlington Public Library (Burlington)

TYPH572 -- Cedar Rapids Public Library (Cedar Rapids)

BAPH771 -- Des Moines Public Library (Des Moines)

FXPH314 -- Carnegie-Stout Public Library (Dubuque)

SPPE104 -- Independence Public Library (Independence)

D8PD522 -- North Liberty Community Library (North Liberty)

GMPD771 -- Pleasant Hill Public Library (Pleasant Hill)

UBPC631 -- Webb Shadle Public Library (Pleasantville)

BJPD251 -- Waukee Public Library (Waukee)