Books with title Mummies

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Journey through the ages and unearth the mysteries of the mummies! Discover everything you need to know about the ancient practice of mummification with this brilliant book. One hundred facts, fantastic illustrations, and fun cartoons provide an in-depth look into how the dead are preserved, while quizzes test your knowledge.

FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Explains the Egyptian pharaohs' beliefs about life after death, details the technique of mummification, and describes pyramids as burial places.

Can animals be mummies? Do mummies from different countries look the same? From making mummies, to finding mummies, to debating whether curses are real, this title will engage readers with its discussion text type.

An overview of mummification and embalming includes ancient beliefs regarding life after death, rites, rituals, and ceremonies, and the latest in the science of cryogenics

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"Discusses the basic scientific principles and historical context of mummies"--Provided by publisher.

Text and photographs examine the mummies and tombs of ancient Egypt, exploring how mummies can be created by freezing, drying, and pickling.

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Describes different reasons people were mummified, how it was done, where the mummies were found, and what mummies tell us about the past.

Discusses natural and embalmed mummies from the frozen mammoths of Siberia to shrunken heads in Ecuador.

An exploration of mummies in past (and present) times. Historical and scientific facts are explained with the help of fact boxes, diagrams and pictures. There are activities and projects to help children gain hands-on experience and reinforce learning.