Engaging and informative this non-fiction book focuses specifically on the area of Egyptian life that the majority of children find the most intriguing. It presents the historical and cultural information relating to all areas of mummification and funeral rites. The explanations are clear and concise, making it easy for readers to grasp the concepts without feeling overwhelmed. Throughout the book there is an engaging repeated feature known as ‘Mummy Mistakes’. These sections highlight the lesser known problems that sometimes occurred, such as missing parts, or accidently wrapping up people the wrong way. The illustrations are visually appealing, providing simple representations of the information visited on each page. This text would make a useful addition to the KS2 classroom to accompany an Egyptian topic or could be read for pleasure for children aged 6+.
Rebecca Simpson Hargreaves
Mummies Unwrapped by Tim Froese
Nosy Crow in collaboration with The British Museum
ISBN 9781839941719
£8.99
