Mummies: riveting reads for curious kids


by John Malam.
Bok Engelsk
Utgitt
DK Children
Opplysninger
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.. - "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." --
Emner
Geografisk emneord
Dewey
ISBN
0-7440-2791-8

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