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Dona Herweck Rice

Making a Mummy

The ancient Egyptians believed that a person needed their body in the afterlife as much as they needed it in life. That's why they mummified their dead. This book, created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, explores the science behind mummification. It's an informative text that builds students' reading skills while engaging their curiosity about STEAM topics through real-world examples.
The book also features a hands-on STEAM challenge that guides students through the engineering design process. It's perfect for makerspace activities and helps students make connections between STEAM concepts and real-world careers. Finally, the book explores engineering innovations that have solved real-world problems. It's a comprehensive resource that touches on all aspects of STEAM: science, technology, engineering, the arts, and math.

2023 NYC Big Book Award Winner

The ancient Egyptians believed that a person needed their body in the afterlife as much as they needed it in life. That's why they mummified their dead. This book, created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, explores the science behind mummification. It's an informative text that builds students' reading skills while engaging their curiosity about STEAM topics through real-world examples. The book also features a hands-on STEAM challenge that guides students through the engineering design process. It's perfect for makerspace activities and helps students make connections between STEAM concepts and real-world careers. Finally, the book explores engineering innovations that have solved real-world problems. It's a comprehensive resource that touches on all aspects of STEAM: science, technology, engineering, the arts, and math.
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Teacher Created Materials

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2018

9781493866793

Pre-Teen Nonfiction

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