The Best Book of Mummies

by Philip Steele, Miranda Smith

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Text and illustrations provide information about the burial practices of the ancient Egyptians, discusses why and how mummies are made, and shows how scientists are able to use mummies to learn about the Egyptian culture.

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Miranda Smith is an editor of information books for both children and adults. She has a special interest in the field of natural history and has written several books and articles for children on the subject, including Sharks in the best-selling Kingfisher Knowledge series.

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Common Knowledge

Canonical title
The Best Book of Mummies
Original publication date
1998

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Nonfiction
DDC/MDS
932History & geographyHistory of ancient world (to ca. 499)Egypt to 640
LCC
DT62 .M7 .S8History of Europe, Asia, Africa and OceaniaAfricaHistory of AfricaEgyptAntiquities
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