You Wouldn't Want to Be an Egyptian Mummy! (Revised Edition) (You Wouldn't Want to...: Ancient Civilization) - Softcover

Stewart, David

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0531280268 ISBN 13: 9780531280263

Publisher: Franklin Watts, 2012

Synopsis

This interactive series will enthrall young and reluctant readers (Ages 8-12) by making them part of the story.

Invotese readers to become the main character. Each book uses humorous illustrations to depict the sometimes dark and horrific side of life during important eras in history.

For a wealthy ancient Egyptian, death is not the end: your body must be prepared for the afterlife. But it's a fairly disgusting business, and you can't be sure that you will always be treated with respect.

About this title

About the Author:

David Stewart has been creating, writing, and designing books for children of all ages for 25 years. David Antram was born in Brighton, England, in 1958. He studied at Eastbourne College of Art and then worked in advertising for 15 years before becoming a full-time illustrator. He has since illustrated well over 100 titles, mainly for children and young adults, including around 60 in the bestselling 'You Wouldn't Want to Be' series.

From School Library Journal:

Grade 4-6-At first glance, these profusely illustrated books appear to be a lighthearted approach to some grim chapters in the history of the world. Chapter titles are often blithe and the cartoon art depicts the gory and abominable treatment of one group of people by another. But closer examination of the texts and pictures reveals informative books, packed full of the facts students often seek. The first title describes the life of a woman from the Black Sea area who is kidnapped and taken to serve as a slave in ancient Greece. The treatment of the slaves by the aristocracy is depicted along with descriptions of everyday life. Gladiator highlights the superiority of the Roman army, which returned its prisoners to Rome where they were trained to be arena fighters. Rules of battle and types of gladiators are described. Mention is also made of the simulated sea battles that took place in the flooded arenas and of staged wild-animal hunts. Mummy covers the process of embalming and mummification along with the symbolic features of an Egyptian burial. Discoveries of tombs and modern beliefs about mummies are also included. While these books cover material included in other titles, their approach to history will be extremely popular with students who relish a bit of blood and guts along with their historical facts.
Elizabeth Stumpf, Clearfield Middle School, PA
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About this edition

• Publisher: Franklin Watts
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 0531280268
• ISBN 13: 9780531280263
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 40
• Illustrator: Antram David