Mummies and Pyramids: The Secret World of Tutankhamun and the Pharaohs

by Joyce Tydesley

This pyramid-shaped book provides a first-rate introduction to life, and more particularly, death in ancient Egypt. It looks at the identity of the boy king Tutankhamun, the building of the pyramids and the importance of the animal-headed deities.

Genres: History, Nonfiction, Egypt, Childrens

Paperback

First published May 6, 2008

Reviews

[Becky · Rating 4 out of 5]

I can’t give this a full review, as it was a library book and whatever was in the various pockets had long since disappeared. But it was absolutely packed with information, and the shape of The book definitely caught my kids’ attention. The game in the back was a nice touch, though we couldn’t play it since the pieces were missing.

[Jennifer Wardrip · Rating 4 out of 5]

Reviewed by Jennifer Wardrip aka "The Genius" for TeensReadToo.com

PYRAMIDS AND MUMMIES is another fun, interactive book for readers of all ages.

With information included on the lives of Pharoahs, dressing the dead and creating an actual "mummy," how the pyramids were built, ancient spells and stories, and much, much more, this is one book destined to impress readers who can't get enough about all things Egyptian.

Author Anne Bolton has done her homework regarding ancient Egyptian gods and goddesses, including Akhenaten, Nefertiti, and Tutankhamun, whose name means "Living Image of the God Amun." The book even includes information on animal mummies and mummy curses.

Kids, regardless of age, will have fun discovering what's in the envelopes included in the book, along with the lift-the-flap interactive information. There's even a game at the end of the book, called "Asps and Ladders," with included game pieces.

This would be a great classroom guide for middle school teachers, but it's also just a fun read for those interested in Egyptian history.

[Katie · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's too bad that Goodreads doesn't picture the cover, because the book's design is one of the coolest things about it. I love Egyptology and this book is chock full of great info. I found it particularly interesting, as well, due to my recent reading of the Bartimaeus trilogy. It's got a lot of cool things (pop-ups, etc.) that will soon be torn to shreds, so get it while you can on the Juvenile New Books shelf.

[Dalene Arizmendi · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book provides great content about Egyptian culture. The pop ups, and additional features of the book are sure to catch a young reader's interest. This book is non-fiction and is ideal for grades 5-8. I rated this book a 2 out of 5 stars because some of the vocabulary is too advanced for readers, and the images may be too graphic for young children.