Presents the science behind mummies and how they are preserved by bogs and by humans. Highlights the stories of the Tollund Man and Grauballe Man and various cultures' history with mummification. Includes the tools that are used by archeologists and anthropologists, facts about select mummies from around the world, a glossary, and additional resources.
General Note
First published as: Mummies unwrapped! New York : Franklin Watts, Ã2008.
Content Note
The face in the swamp : it was just another day of work ... until something unexpected turned up -- A strangled corpse : digging up a gruesome mystery -- Bog mummies -- The other mummies -- The Tollund Man speaks : scientists try to find out more about the Tollund Man -- Grauballe Man -- Mum(my)'s the word : was this murder part of a religious ritual? -- Backyard bog bodies -- Mummy's furry friend.