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Cat Mummies

by Kelly Trumble
Laszlo Kubinyi
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Clearly written text offers an answer to the question of why ancient Egyptians mummified thousands and thousands of cats, one of their most sacred animals. An easy-to-understand introduction to ancient Egyptian history for kids.

This perfect introduction for young historians uncovers the secrets behind this ancient practice.

  • The Goddess Bastet: Meet the powerful cat-headed goddess who stood for good fortune and health, and find out why she became so important to the Egyptian people.
  • A Second Chance at Life: Learn the step-by-step process of mummification and why the Egyptians believed it was essential for the journey to the afterlife.
  • An Army of Cats: Uncover the shocking true story of the Persian conquest and how Egypt's enemies used their love of cats against them in a clever battle strategy.
  • Amazing Archaeology: Travel to 1888 to witness the incredible discovery of a hidden cat cemetery containing thousands of mummies, and learn their surprising fate.

    • Formats

    • Kindle Book
    • OverDrive Read
    • EPUB ebook

    subjects

    Languages

    • English

    Levels

    • ATOS Level:5.9
    • Lexile® Measure:870
    • Interest Level:4-8(MG)
    • Text Difficulty:4