Overview

A soul travels to the ancient Egyptian underworld. There, it is weighed by Osiris, the god of the underworld. If the soul is light enough, it will live forever in the Field of Reeds. But if it is too heavy, it will be thrown into a lake of fire, or devoured by the terrifying goddess Ammit. Death Uncovered:Legends of the Afterlife takes readers on a journey around the world to learn about myths and legends about death. These six narrative stories will take readers around the world, including Japan, where a god tries to rescue a goddess from the underworld, and Mexico where Quetzalcoatl must gather the bones of the dead to save the world. These tales from ancient cultures will have readers glued to the page.

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9781629208091

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Readers whose interests fall on the darker side of the human experience will be well served by this series. Topics include hauntings, rituals, near-death experiences, and the afterlife. Each volume is filled with tales of the supernatural and illustrated with half- and full-page images. The sections are short with large print, making it an easy sell to reluctant readers. Each title includes definitions, a quiz, a research activity, and resources for further investigation. The research activity is complete with steps to take for a thorough examination of the topic. VERDICT An unintimidating and engaging series for reluctant readers and fans of all things spooky. --School Library Journal, Series Made Simple --Journal

Readers whose interests fall on the darker side of the human experience will be well served by this series. Topics include hauntings, rituals, near-death experiences, and the afterlife. Each volume is filled with tales of the supernatural and illustrated with half- and full-page images. The sections are short with large print, making it an easy sell to reluctant readers. Each title includes definitions, a quiz, a research activity, and resources for further investigation. The research activity is complete with steps to take for a thorough examination of the topic. VERDICT An unintimidating and engaging series for reluctant readers and fans of all things spooky.--School Library Journal, Series Made Simple -- Journal (11/1/2019 12:00:00 AM)

Readers whose interests fall on the darker side of the human experience will be well served by this series. Topics include hauntings, rituals, near-death experiences, and the afterlife. Each volume is filled with tales of the supernatural and illustrated with half- and full-page images. The sections are short with large print, making it an easy sell to reluctant readers. Each title includes definitions, a quiz, a research activity, and resources for further investigation. The research activity is complete with steps to take for a thorough examination of the topic. VERDICT An unintimidating and engaging series for reluctant readers and fans of all things spooky.--School Library Journal, Series Made Simple -- Journal

Readers whose interests fall on the darker side of the human experience will be well served by this series. Topics include hauntings, rituals, near-death experiences, and the afterlife. Each volume is filled with tales of the supernatural and illustrated with half- and full-page images. The sections are short with large print, making it an easy sell to reluctant readers. Each title includes definitions, a quiz, a research activity, and resources for further investigation. The research activity is complete with steps to take for a thorough examination of the topic. VERDICT An unintimidating and engaging series for reluctant readers and fans of all things spooky. --School Library Journal, Series Made Simple -- (11/1/2019 12:00:00 AM)

""An unintimidating and engaging series for reluctant readers and fans of all things spooky.""—School Library Journal, Series Made Simple

Author Information

Meghan Gottschall grew up in Walla Walla, Washington. She holds a BA and MA in French Literature and taught college French for 12 years. She lives in the Midwest with her husband and two sons.

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