Mummy Secrets Uncovered

by Knapp, Ron

Series:Bizarre Science

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AR Book Level
6.1
AR Points
1
Word Count
6,704
Interest Level
Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Genre
Nonfiction
AR Quiz #
143013 EN

About this book

The book explains the process by which mummies form, both naturally and through intentional preservation, and traces the historical development of mummification practices across different cultures. It presents detailed case studies of famous mummies such as the Egyptian pharaoh King Tut, the Danish bog body known as Tollund Man, and the Peruvian Ice Maiden, highlighting the archaeological methods used to discover and study them. Targeted at middle-grade readers, the text combines scientific explanations with historical context to explore why these ancient remains continue to interest scholars and the public.

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