The ancient rituals of mummification are a constant source of fascination to adults and children alike, and this unique and exciting approach towards the subject is certain to capture the imagination. "Lift the Lid on Mummies" is the definitive reference book about mummies. Find out why mummification was the key to the afterlife. Discover how South Americans mummified their dead, and how a 2,000 year old iceman was found intact. Understand the processes and rituals involved in mummification as you unravel the mysteries of Egyptian tombs and make your own mummy - complete with body, removable organs, cardboard amulets, and bandage. Assemble the canopic jars, make up a cardboard cat-mummy, and add a golden mask to your model.
