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Describes why and how the ancient Egyptians prepared and wrapped the dead to last forever. The step-by-step process of mummification is explained in detail.

Documents the history and significance of mummies, both natural and man-made, and describes the principles and ceremonies associated with them.

Text and photographs examine the mummies and tombs of ancient Egypt.

Documents the history and significance of mummies, both natural and man-made, and describes the principles and ceremonies associated with them.

Describes the burial of the Pharaoh Tutankhamen and the discovery of his long-lost tomb by archaeologists more than 3000 years later.

Explains the Egyptian pharaohs' beliefs about life after death, details the technique of mummification, and describes pyramids as burial places.

Find out why mummies were made, what they needed in the afterlife,and how modern science can help us uncover the deepest secrets of the dead.

"Mummies are more than just bodies wrapped in bandages! Learn about some famous mummies and where they were buried. Find out why ancient Egyptians preserved their dead and why becoming a mummy was important to life after death."--From back cover.

Describes royal mummies of Ancient Egypt, some of the most famous royal mummies, how the Ancient Egyptians made mummies, how scientists study them, and what they can teach us about the past.