Why were mummies mummified? These mysterious corpses provide a fascinating window on the past of cultures worldwide.

Mummies has plenty of ghoulish intrigue to keep young readers reading. This irresistible title provides the solid science behind the myths and guarantees a successful and rewarding reading experience for kids at level 2. Mummies is a compelling combination of fun, facts, jokes and captivating photography.

National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources.
Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information.

This book features in the following series: National Geographic Kids Readers-Level 2, National Geographic Readers .

This book has been graded for interest at 5-10 years.

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published 2009 by National Geographic Kids .

ELIZABETH CARNEY has written numerous books for children, including several National Geographic Readers, as well as National Geographic Kids Everything Big Cats and National Geographic Kids Everything Dolphins , and two titles in the National Geographic Face to Face series.