Bury the Dead: Tombs, Corpses, Mummies, Skeletons & RitualsKids are intrigued by death and the rituals that surround it in various cultures. Sloan feeds this fascination with the latest scientific information and shows what archaeologists learn from studying the remains and graves of long-dead humans. Close-up photos examine tombs, mummies, skeletons, and other archaeological finds. Full color. |
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