Mummies (National Geographic Kids Readers, Level 2)

Why were mummies mummified? These mysterious corpses provide a fascinating window on the past of cultures worldwide. Mummies has plenty of ghoulish intrigue to keep young readers reading. This irresistible title provides the solid science behind the myths and guarantees a successful and rewarding reading experience for kids at level 2. Mummies is a compelling combination of fun, facts, jokes and captivating photography.

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Author: Elizabeth Carney
Publisher: National Geographic Kids
Published: 09/08/2009
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.18lbs
Size: 8.76h x 5.12w x 0.12d
ISBN13: 9781426305283
ISBN10: 1426305281
BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Science | Archaeology
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Readers | Beginner
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Readers | Intermediate

About the Author
ELIZABETH CARNEY is a writer and editor based in Brooklyn, New York. She specializes in nonfiction children's books and science, math, and STEM-related magazines. Her author credits includeEverything Big Cats, Everything Dolphins, Great Migrations: Whales, Wildebeests, Butterflies, Elephants, and Other Amazing Animals on the Move, and several titles in the Face to Face and National Geographic Readers series.

Elizabeth Carney received the 2005 AAAS Science Journalism Award for science reporting for children. Her titles Face to Face With Cheetahs, Face to Face With Gorillas, and Great Migrations: Whales, Wildebeests, Butterflies, Elephants, and Other Amazing Animals on the Move appeared on the National Science Teachers Association's Outstanding Science Trade Book list for 2008, 2009, and 2010 respectively.