How to Live Like an Egyptian Mummy Maker

December 15, 2016
The lighthearted tone and abundant cartoon-style illustrations of the books in the How to Live Like . . . series bring some of history's most exciting professions to life. Each sets the scene with the appropriate time and place before introducing a fictional figure to guide readers through the lifestyle or training required for these positions; cultural and historical context pads out the narrative. Readers who like their history on the grosser side will enjoy seeing an embalmer in action in An Egyptian Mummy Maker. These high-interest titles read like graphic novels, and although their information is relatively light (and uncited), they are perfect for piquing interest and engaging reluctant readersthough a girl guide or two would have been welcome.(Reprinted with permission of Booklist, copyright 2016, American Library Association.)