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School Library Journal
Reviewed on August 1, 2005
Gr 5-8 Markle explores a global smorgasbord of mummy varieties, both those created by human procedures and those caused by nature. Crisp (if gruesome) color photos accompany the readable, informative text, which discusses not only th...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Magazine
Reviewed on September 1, 2005
Though the cover photograph may promise horror-movie thrills, this excellent addition to the Outside and Inside series sticks with the science of studying ancient peoples. Markle effectively supports scientific thinking by applying children's curiosity about mummies to their own lives: "Imagine if it was possible to find out what this person was like alive: what she ate, ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More