Books with title DK Readers L4: Secrets of the Mummies

Egyptian mummies, Incan mummies, mummies of today - discover their secrets if you dare! DK Level 4 Readers have fascinating stories that will capture the interest of this increasingly proficient reader range. Introducing a rich vocabulary and challenging sentence structure, Secrets of the Mummies will delight young bookworms who are just getting started. The amazing stories are guaranteed to capture a child's interest while developing reading skills and general knowledge.

Imagine breaking into an ancient tomb, marked with the seal of an Egyptian king who died three thousand years ago. A treasure trove of precious artifacts lies waiting in the dark — but we now realize that even more valuable is the mummy inside. Shelley Tanaka takes us back in time to the lives of the people whose bodies were preserved as mummies. Why were the bodies so carefully preserved? What can we learn about life thousands of years ago from the mummified bodies? How can knowledge about ancient peoples help us to better understand ourselves? From the rituals for preserving human bodies to the most up-to-date technology used to study the mummies, this fascinating book provides intriguing details and a personal look at the livesof the people whose remains have survived the millennia. For anyone who has ever shivered at stories of the mummy's curse, or been dazzled by stories of great cultures of long ago, this book is as essential as it is enlightening.

In this Level 4 DK Reader ebook, develop reading skills while learning about Secrets of the Mummies.Level 4 readers have fascinating stories that will capture the interest of the increasingly proficient reader range. Introducing a rich vocabulary and challenging sentence structure, Secrets of the Mummies will delight young bookworms who are just getting started.It is guaranteed to capture a child's interest while developing reading skills and general knowledge - compatible with the framework for teaching literacy.