| Author | : Kelly Trumble |
| Publisher | : HarperCollins |
| Total Pages | : 67 |
| Release | : 1996-08-16 |
| Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
| ISBN | : 0547562640 |
Clearly written text offers an answer to the question of why ancient Egyptians mummified thousands and thousands of cats. An easy-to-understand introduction to ancient Egyptian history.
| Author | : Marcus Ewert |
| Publisher | : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt |
| Total Pages | : 51 |
| Release | : 2015 |
| Genre | : Juvenile Fiction |
| ISBN | : 0544340825 |
"Mummy Cat prowls his pyramid home, longing for his beloved owner. As he roams the tomb, lavish murals above his head display scenes of the cat with his young Egyptian queen. Hidden hieroglyphs deepen the tale and are explained in an informative author's note"--
| Author | : Jacqueline Wilson |
| Publisher | : Random House |
| Total Pages | : 100 |
| Release | : 2008-12-05 |
| Genre | : Juvenile Fiction |
| ISBN | : 1407045334 |
Verity adores her cat, Mabel, and is desperately sad when she dies. Remembering her recent school lessons about the Ancient Egyptians, Verity decides to mummify Mabel and keep her hidden. Verity's dad and grandparents can't bear to talk about death, having lost Verity's mum several years ago - but when they eventually discover what Verity has done, the whole family realises it's time to talk. A superb handling of bereavement in Jacqueline Wilson's uniquely accessible and enjoyable style, for younger readers.
| Author | : salima ikram |
| Publisher | : American Univ in Cairo Press |
| Total Pages | : 312 |
| Release | : 2005 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 9789774248580 |
The invention of mummification enabled the ancient Egyptians to preserve the bodies not only of humans but also of animals, so that they could live forever. This book draws together studies on the different types of animal mummies, the methods of mummification, and the animal cemeteries located at sites throughout Egypt.
| Author | : Edward Bleiberg |
| Publisher | : Giles |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2013 |
| Genre | : Animals |
| ISBN | : 9781907804274 |
A fascinating mix of archaeology, history, and medical imaging shedding new light on ancient Egyptian animal mummies, this fully illustrated volume explores the important role granted to animals in Egyptian life--they were seen as equals to humans within creation, endowed with souls. By providing vital background information, backed up with scientific examination of the techniques of mummification, this new book is the first proper, accessible survey of this fascinating side of ancient Egyptian life. It is full of amazing images of mummies, sculptures, and small decorative objects. Accompanies a major travelling exhibition - Bowers Museum, Santa Ana, CA, March 22-June 15, 2014; Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, Memphis, TN, October 18, 2014-January 18, 2015; Brooklyn Museum , NY, Summer/Fall 2015.
| Author | : Joyce Markovics |
| Publisher | : Unwrapped: Marvelous Mummies |
| Total Pages | : 24 |
| Release | : 2021 |
| Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
| ISBN | : 9781534180390 |
Animal mummies hold fascinating secrets. They teach us hidden facts about the past. This narrative nonfiction book examines animal mummies from all over the world and different types of mummification. Look inside to unwrap these ancient treasures. Each book includes a table of contents, glossary of key words, index, author biography, sidebars, and mummy map.
| Author | : Charlotte Wilcox |
| Publisher | : Capstone |
| Total Pages | : 36 |
| Release | : 2006 |
| Genre | : Animal remains (Archaeology) |
| ISBN | : 9780736861830 |
Describes animal mummies, along with some of the most famous animal mummies. Also informs where the animals have been found, how the animals are mummified, how scientists study them, and what they can teach us about the past.
| Author | : |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 1985 |
| Genre | : Mummies |
| ISBN | : 9781435245549 |
Describes the techniques and the reasons for the use of mummification in ancient Egypt.
| Author | : Jaromír Málek |
| Publisher | : British Museum Press |
| Total Pages | : 144 |
| Release | : 2006 |
| Genre | : Cats |
| ISBN | : 9780714119700 |
Cats in Egypt were probably domesticated by around 4000 BC from wild ancestors. Over the following centuries, they became popular household pets and are regularly shown in tomb paintings of family life. This volume draws on artistic and written sources to show how they became widely-esteemed and revered animals in Egypt.
