Travel down the Nile and into the heart of an ancient tomb with young Neferu who is learning the mysterious work of embalming. You will see how
dog-headed Anubis weighs a dead person's heart
brains and organs are removed
maze-like pyramids are stocked with treasures
the great pharoah Ramesses' mummy lives on
Unlock the secrets and rituals of preparing for the afterlife in Ancient Egypt more than 3000 years ago. Keep safe with spells from the Book of the Dead...
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John Farndon is an author of exciting and accessible science books for children. His 'What Happens When?' was short-listed for the Rhone-Poulenc science prize in 1997. He has contributed to numerous science encyclopaedias. His book 'The Complete Book of the Brain' has been short-listed for 2001 Junior Aventis Prizes for Science Books.
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