Mummies (National Geographic Kids)

by Christopher Sloan (Author)

Reading Level: 6th − 7th Grade
Investigate mysteries from the grave in this vividly illustrated book, a creepy-fun compendium of the world's most fascinating mummies. National Geographic's unparalleled photographs bring kids up close and personal with ancient remains, while Chris Sloan's mesmerizing text reveals what the experts have discovered about each mummy's life and death. Kids will clamor to read this book in the classroom or at home--and they'll absorb science, ancient cultures, geography, and more, as freaky photos and intriguing stories keep them glued to every page.
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Gr 5-7--A gratifyingly grisly album of choice photos accompanies Sloan's lucid, informative text as he describes not only the mummification processes but also individual mummies produced whether by intent or by chance. From the dried Beauty of Kroran in China to the bundled Lady of Cao in a Peruvian pyramid or the familiar Boy King Tut in Egypt, a global variety is offered to fascinated readers. An excellent appendix includes a map, a time line, and a glossary. A bibliography of adult material and three websites are included, but there are no suggestions for further reading that might list Sandra Markle's fine Outside and Inside Mummies (Walker, 2005), Shelley Tanaka's more difficult Mummies: The Newest, Coolest & Creepiest from Around the World (Abrams, 2005), Kelly Hall's more tightly focused Mysteries of the Mummy Kids (Darby Creek, 2007), or, on a different slant altogether, Philip Manning's intriguing Dinomummy: The Life, Death and Discovery of Dakota, a Dinosaur from Hell Creek (Kingfisher 2007). Even libraries that own these titles should find room on their shelves for Sloan's well-written, heavily illustrated glimpse into the world of after-death preservation, either by accident or design.--Patricia Manning, formerly at Eastchester Public Library, NY

Copyright 2010 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.
Christopher Sloan
Christopher Sloan specializes in ancient civilizations, early humans, and prehistoric life. Formerly a senior editor and director of mission projects for National Geographic magazine, he has written several children's titles that have appeared on numerous best book lists, including the School Library Journal Best Books of the Year list and the Booklist Editors' Choice list.
Classification
Non-fiction
ISBN-13
9781426306952
Lexile Measure
1190
Guided Reading Level
-
Publisher
National Geographic Kids
Publication date
September 14, 2010
Series
National Geographic Kids
BISAC categories
JNF052020 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Science | Customs, Traditions, Anthropology
JNF052010 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Science | Archaeology
Library of Congress categories
Mummies

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