About this item
Just when you think that you know everything there is to know about mummies, new ones are discovered! Packed with facts but light in tone, this book introduces young readers to the most compelling examples of mummies from all over the world. There are many books about Egyptian mummies, but Mummies Exposed! goes beyond what you expect and uncovers both old favorites and recent discoveries; among them a Moche princess in Peru, the bog people of England and Ireland, and a Buddhist monk discovered within a sculpture! Featuring the most contemporary research, a touch of humor, and full-color illustrations, this exciting read is perfect for curious young minds. The book includes endnotes, bibliography, and index.
About the Author
Author Kerrie Hollihan writes award-winning nonfiction for kids and teens. Her new book is GHOSTS UNVEILED!, second in the Creepy and True series for Abrams Books for Young Readers. Coming in September 2021 is BONES UNEARTHED! The first, MUMMIES EXPOSED!, garnered four four-star reviews. Kerrie's books have been honored as "notables" by the Children's Book Council/National Council for the Social Studies and more. She's especially thrilled that Mummies! is accessible for vision impaired readers through the Library of Congress. Her very first book, ISAAC NEWTON & PHYSICS FOR KIDS has been printed in six languages. Kerrie belongs to the highly regarded nonfiction author group iNK Think Tank and its interactive partner, Authors on Call - www.inkthinktank.org/ Catch her three-minute talks about lots of things at iNK's Nonfiction Minute, https://www.nonfictionminute.org/She offers kid-friendly activities with other nonfiction authors at Hands-on-Books, http://hands-on-books.blogspot.com/ Kerrie also reaches out to inquisitive older adults with book programs speaking to their life experience. Get in touch at www.kerriehollihan.com or on Twitter @kerriehollihan.
