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Describes how the body of a wealthy merchant in ancient Egypt would be mummified and readied for the afterlife.

Describes the ancient Egyptian practice of preserving the dead through the process of mummification and explains what scientists have learned from unwrapping and examining mummies.

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

"It took 70 days to prepare a pharaoh's body for burial. First, the organs had to be removed from the body. Only the heart was left because Egyptians believed that it contained the soul."--BOOK JACKET.

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

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

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.

Presents an introduction to mummies in the form of a school report written by a young boy after a visit to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.