Mummies Unwrapped - (British Museum) by Victoria England (Hardcover)

About the Book

Book Synopsis

What is a mummy? How exactly were they made? Is there really such a thing as a mummy's curse? And find out why mummies were unwrapped in modern times.

Find out the answers to these questions (and many more!) in this engrossing guide to the mummification process. Filled with grisly detail, you'll uncover secrets of the embalmers, tales of the tomb robbers, and even what happened when pets were mummified! Meet some famous mummified remains from around the world, from Tutankhamun to the "unlucky mummy," and find out what happened when archaeologists discovered mummified remains thousands of years after they were buried. And young art historians will appreciate the illustrations of hand-carved sarcophagi, hand-painted inner coffins, gilded burial masks, and the cleverly positioned characters that nod to traditional hieroglyphs and Egyptian friezes.

With a glorious gold foil cover and color illustrations on every page, children aged 7+ will enjoy learning lots more about mummies!

About the Author

Victoria England has been writing and editing children's books for over 12 years. She enjoys writing books that combine her love of fun and silliness with her passion for finding out facts. Victoria is based in London, England.

Tom Froese is an award-winning illustrator, teacher, and speaker. He loves making pictures that make people smile. Tom is known for lively characters and scenes created with expressive shapes, bright colors, and printmaking-inspired textures. He's worked for big and small companies around the world, making pictures for airports, books, magazines, and even hockey pucks and Christmas tree decorations. In his spare time, he loves to get outside and run. Tom lives with his family near Vancouver, Canada.