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OverviewWhere did the mummy come from? What happened to the person that became the mummy? Find out all this and more! High-interest topics, real stories, engaging design and astonishing photos are the building blocks of the XBooks, a new series of books designed to engage and motivate reluctant and enthusiastic readers alike. With topics based in science, history, and social studies, these action-packed books will help students unlock the power and pleasure of reading... and always ask for more!When a mummy is discovered in Denmark, museum experts are brought in to determine the body's origin. With many clues and facts, scientists try to discover why this ancient man was murdered. Full Product DetailsAuthor: N B GracePublisher: C. Press/F. Watts Trade Imprint: C. Press/F. Watts Trade Edition: Library ed. Dimensions: Width: 14.20cm , Height: 0.80cm , Length: 19.60cm Weight: 0.136kg ISBN: 9780531238141ISBN 10: 0531238148 Pages: 48 Publication Date: 04 February 2020 Recommended Age: From 8 to 13 years Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviews* The attention-grabbing title and small trim size of this book-not to mention the serene bog-mummy cover image-guarantee that it will circulate under its own steam. Part of the high-interest XBooks: Strange series (4 titles), it opens with the sensational 1950 discovery of Tollund Man in a bog in Denmark and poses the primary questions that the book will tackle, effectively hooking readers before they even get to the table of contents. The main text is divided into four short chapters that describe the scientists' investigation into whether Tollund Man was murdered (he was found with a rope around his neck) and the basic information they learned about him upon close study, illustrated with gruesomely enticing mummy photos and painted scenes imagining Tollund Man's fate. The book offers frequent asides about how bogs preserve bodies, plus additional mummy examples. The text is always engaging and balanced, and a concluding XFiles section offers rich back matter, most excitingly, a chart of mummies discovered across cultures. An excellent and informative choice that kids will love. -Booklist, starred review *The attention-grabbing title and small trim size of this book-not to mention the serene bog-mummy cover image-guarantee that it will circulate under its own steam. Part of the high-interest XBooks: Strange series (4 titles), it opens with the sensational 1950 discovery of Tollund Man in a bog in Denmark and poses the primary questions that the book will tackle, effectively hooking readers before they even get to the table of contents. The main text is divided into four short chapters that describe the scientists' investigation into whether Tollund Man was murdered (he was found with a rope around his neck) and the basic information they learned about him upon close study, illustrated with gruesomely enticing mummy photos and painted scenes imagining Tollund Man's fate. The book offers frequent asides about how bogs preserve bodies, plus additional mummy examples. The text is always engaging and balanced, and a concluding XFiles section offers rich back matter, most excitingly, a chart of mummies discovered across cultures. An excellent and informative choice that kids will love.-Booklist, starred review Author InformationN.B. Grace is a well-known author and an editor of children's books and young adult books. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |