Mummies are much more morbid than most other mythic monsters for one main reason: they’re real! What exactly are mummies, and how are they made?
Making Connections
Text-to-Self
Have you seen a mummy in a museum before? If so, what did you think of it? If not, would you like to? Why or why not?
Text-to-Text
Have you read about how other societies treat their dead? How do those ideas compare with what you read in this book?
Text-to-World
How should scientists handle mummies and the things in their tombs? Do they need to be respectful? Why or why not?