The
Mystery of the Egyptian Mummy
by Joyce
Filer. A glossy, photo-filled
look at the scientific study of one mummy in the collection of the
British Museum. Perfect for kids aged 9-12.
Amazon says: Uncover the
secrets of Hornedjitef--the man and the mummy! Hornedjitef was a priest
of the temple of Amun in ancient Egypt more than 2,000 years ago. His
mummy was carefully prepared for the afterlife with a golden mask,
expensive jewelery and amulets, and two elaborate coffins. But who was
he? How do we know his name? What job did he do? Where did he live, and
what was his life like in ancient Egypt thousands of years ago? Experts
at the British Museum have uncovered a huge amount of evidence about
Hornedjitef. They have used the most up-to-date scientific techniques,
plus a lot of careful archaeological detective work. Now readers can get
on the case and discover Hornedjitef's secrets! In The
Mystery of the Egyptian Mummy, readers can follow the
fascinating detective work of experts in the British Museum who have
discovered the evidence of who he was, his age and health, his home, his
job, and what his life was like in ancient Egypt.
