num_pages: 48
description: It's here! "Mummies: The Newest, Coolest, and Creepiest," unlike any before it, a Mummies book with never-before-seen photographs and illustrations of mummies around the world. With amazing new discoveries made every year, archeologists have only scratched the surface of the secrets of these mummies hold. The ghoulish allure that has attracted young readers to mummies can also lead children to explore and learn about the mysterious ancient cultures, like Egypt, from which these mummies came. This fascinating account of the latest mummy finds from around the world will captivate young readers as it explores the technological methods and forensic clues scientist use to investigate the mysteries of ancient civilizations. With color photos and detailed accounts of some of the most exciting recent mummy finds, this book promises to educate while it entertains.
language: English
title: Mummies: The Newest, Coolest, and Creepiest from Around the World
titlecomplete: Mummies: The Newest, Coolest, and Creepiest from Around the World
genres: Egypt, Science, Nonfiction, History
ratings_count: 30
awards: awardedAt: 1136102400000
name: NCTE Orbis Pictus Award
publisher: Abrams Books for Young Readers