The Complete Book of Mummies by Claire Llewellyn

The Complete Book of Mummies by Claire Llewellyn

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Explaining how and why bodies are mummified, this text looks at ice-age mummies, American Indian mummies, Egyptian mummies and animal mummies. In addition, the book explores how to find mummies, the scientific discoveries available through testing mummies, and the reactions of the public.

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The Complete Book of Mummies by Claire Llewellyn

What is the truth of the Mummy's Curse? How do you unwrap a mummy? Where were the world's oldest mummies discovered? This book answers all these questions and many more. Unearth a host of fascinating facts and information about preserved bodies.
Daddies will like it, mummies (of course) will like it, and the children will find it answers all the questions they never knew they askedA superb book. - Newbury Weekly News, 8 Feb 2001

This is an attractively presented, in-depth look at mummies...this book will inform and entertain. - School Librarian

The photographs are a splendid complement to the writing, which is almost flawless - spot -on for older juniors. - Times Educational Supplement, Apr 01
Clare Llewellyn was an editor of children's non-fiction for over ten years before becoming a writer, specializing in books for younger readers. Her My First Book of Time won TES Junior Information Book Award in 1992. Since then, she has written over 50 children's books on a wide range of subjects.
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ISBN 13 9780750030199
ISBN 10 0750030194
Title The Complete Book of Mummies
Author Claire Llewellyn
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Hachette Children's Group
Year published 2001-01-18
Number of pages 48
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.