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.
