Overview
100 years ago, Howard Carter and his team made an incredible find: the undisturbed tomb of an ancient Egyptian pharaoh, buried for more than 3,000 years. Now you too can discover the treasures of Tutankhamun's tomb, in this fascinating book all about ancient Egyptian mummies. Packed with multi-layered pop-ups and flaps to lift, this incredible feat of paper-engineering allows the reader to make their own finds, page after page. From the pyramids and tombs where mummified pharaohs were buried, to the process of making a mummy, you'll soon be an expert on the art of mummification and the amazing rituals involved. Written by internationally-successful author Moira Butterfield of A Trip to the Future, consulted by Stephanie Boonstra of the Egypt Exploration Society, and illustrated by award-winning Vietnamese duo Quang and Lien, this fact-packed pop-up is sure to be a hit with readers 7+.
Full Product Details
Author: Moira Butterfield (Author) ,
Phung Nguyen Quang & Huynh Thi Kim Lien
Publisher: Templar Publishing
Imprint: Templar Publishing
Dimensions:
Width: 24.50cm
, Height: 2.20cm
, Length: 32.70cm
Weight: 0.724kg
ISBN: 9781800781412
ISBN 10: 1800781415
Pages: 16
Publication Date: 13 October 2022
Recommended Age: From 7 to 80 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
Print - This richly detailed book brings ancient Egypt to life with pop-ups of pyramids and death masks. It even contains instructions on mummification. Online - Highly informative and richly detailed, this magnificent book brings ancient Egypt to life with pop ups of pyramids and death masks. It even contains instructions on the process of mummification. -- Marianne Levy * i newspaper * To mark the centenary of the discovery of Tutankhamun's Tomb, this fabulously intricate and informative pop-up book with 3D pyramids, the boy-Pharaoh's golden death mask and even a section on how to make a mummy (don't try this at home) makes for a fully interactive experience -- Sally Morris * Daily Mail *
Author Information
Moira Butterfield (Author) Moira Butterfield is an internationally-successful author of children's non-fiction and picture books. The author of books including A Trip to the Future, Welcome to our World and Lonely Planet's City Trails, Her work has featured on the UK school curriculum and been commended by the US Library of Congress. She aims to add originality and fun to all her projects, to get her young readers engaged in the amazing world around them. Moira lives in Somerset, UK. Phung Nguyen Quang & Huynh Thi Kim Lien (Illustrator) From their Saigon studio, Quang and Lien work seamlessly as a duo, creating their stunning artwork using a mix of watercolour, acrylic and digital. Inspired by the folk culture of Vietnam and Asia, these incredibly talented award-winning Vietnamese illustrators produce the most beautifully vibrant and poignant scenes. Their works include Girl Giant and the Monkey King, The Floating Field and Land of the Cranes.
