The mummy
| Title | The mummy
unwrap the ancient secrets of the mummies' tombs |
|---|---|
| Author | Joyce A. Tyldesley |
| Publication | Carlton |
| Size | 128p |
| Language |  ENG |
| ISBN | 9781858687148 |
| Topics |
Mummies--Egypt Human remains (Archaeology) Burial--Egypt Mummies Egypt--History--3150-30 BC |
| Notes | Joyce A.Tyldesley wraps familiar information into intriguing bits of details and highlights it all with recent knowledge and findings. She shows how research into ancient history yields facts about even the most aged mummies. The author begins her historical account by considering the most ancient dried bodies buried in the arid environment of Egypt and then provides a general overview of the customs and techniques of mummification through the ages. While some of the information may be familiar, such as the evisceration of major organs in the bodies of the pharaohs, there are details to whet interest. Tyldesley also includes some novels and movies and shows how these media have affected the general public's belief about the practice. The author's easy-to-read and comprehensive writing style is teamed up with plenty of photographs and current information to give young adults an enticing view of this popular topic. [From School Library Journal] |
393.3 y
TYLD 13
14816
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