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74 pp.
| Holt |
September, 1998 |
TradeISBN 0-8050-5369-7$$15.95
(4)
4-6Redfeather Chapter Book series.
After a brief history of mummies, Guiberson discusses a number of North American mummies, both those made by nature and those made by humans, and explains how they have helped us understand the period in which they lived. The text is repetitive, but readers interested in the subject will be drawn in by the intriguing stories and information. Black-and-white photos and drawings illustrate the book. Bib., ind.