An excellent resource for children ages 7+ to learn about the fascinating process of Egyptian mummification.
Do your kids love Egyptian mummies as much as mine? There is something about studying ancient Egypt: the pyramids, the pharaohs, hieroglyphics… and of course the mummies!
Here are 2 fantastic children’s books- non-fiction- that showcase and teach about Egyptian mummies in such an engaging format, the adults love them as well!
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First, if you love children’s books, and you have not yet read anything by Aliki, you need to be introduced! Let me present Aliki Liacouras Brandenberg, who mostly publishes under her first name, Aliki. She has written and illustrated many books
It is very straight-forward, clear, and detailed without being morbid or grisly. If your children are too young, but you would like to introduce the subject of Egyptian mummies, the illustrations are valuable in telling your own modified (possibly shortened) version of the mummification process and use of pyramids. I love Aliki as an author, especially of non-fiction children’s books, and this book is an example of her excellence as a writer and illustrator.
Ancient Egypt explained in simple descriptions with fantastic illustrations
Another of my favorite children’s writers is Gail Gibbons
If your kids love Egyptian Mummies, you MUST try to Embalm Your Own Egyptian Mummy On-line! So cool!!
Gail Gibbons is one of my favorite authors of non-fiction, too!