Look Inside Mummies and Pyramids

Look Inside

by Rob Lloyd Jones

Hardback book

Genres: Nonfiction, Childrens

14 pages, Board Book

Published June 1, 2014

About the author

Rob Lloyd Jones was born in San Francisco but grew up in London. He studied Egyptology at University where he learnt hieroglyphics, and often goes on digs with the Egypt Exploration Society. He is a senior editor at Usborne, for whom he has written over thirty books – mostly historical non-fiction, but also adaptations of classics such as JEKYLL AND HYDE and THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO. Rob is also a volunteer reading helper at a primary school in Clerkenwell and wrote episodes of the children’s TV show ‘Bernard’s Watch’ for Carlton Kids. He lives in south London with his wife Sally, and 14-month-old son Otis.

Reviews

[Amanda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awards:Gold Primary Teacher Update Award
Grade Levels: Kindergarten-3rd
Summary: In Look Inside Mummies and Pyramids, we learn all about mummies and pyramids in ancient Egypt. From tombs for kings and how they made a mummy to building the pyramids this book explains the basic information about the traditions of ancient Egypt. This book gives a basis of understanding for mummies and pyramids.
Review: I really enjoyed this book. The book had multiple flaps on every page which you could lift to see more information. The illustrations were beautiful and took over every page, making if perfect for younger students.
In Class Uses: Read Aloud, Class Library, making your own pyramid

[Paul · Rating 5 out of 5]

As much as this is a children's book with many flaps for the child to explore, I felt that this book did a really good job of making History come alive with the various illustrations. Definitely gives an insight to the child in terms of the History.