Mummies

Mummies were forever in the land of Egypt. This book reveals the mystery and magic of mummy making. The Egyptian religion created mummies to insure a rich life after death. But other people in other places have created mummies too—and some still do!

Mummies is part of the Quick Read non-fiction series “Ancient Egyptian Mysteries” and engages readers of all ages. Travel to ancient Egypt and explore the facts and mysteries of how the Great Pyramid of Khufu was built, how the pharaohs of Kush took over Egypt, the religious revolution of the pharaoh Akhenaton, the process of preparing mummies, and how the Rosetta Stone unlocked the meaning of hieroglyphics.

Information on Reading Levels: Guided Reading Level: P, DRA 38, Spache 4.1, ATOS 4.9, Lexile 680, DRP 52