Bibliograph

Forensic investigations of the ancient Egyptians, James Bow

Type

Label

Forensic investigations of the ancient Egyptians, James Bow

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Intended audience

1020L, Lexile

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Forensic investigations of the ancient Egyptians

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1033899429

Responsibility statement

James Bow

Series statement

Forensic footprints of ancient worlds

Summary

Can modern forensic tools help us uncover new clues about who built the Great Pyramid at Giza? What can mummy forensics teach us about the mummified remains of Egyptian royals? How does the forensic analysis of Egyptian coffins help identify an unknown cause of death? Curious readers will love this interesting title, which examines how forensic science has allowed scientists, archaeologists, and historians to solve mysteries and answer questions about ancient Egypt

Table Of Contents

Investigating the ancient Egyptians -- Solving past mysteries -- Mummy forensics -- Digging deep with DNA -- Giza-the great mystery -- Secrets of the mummies -- Mysterious mummies -- The power of blue powder -- In search of a queen -- Paper trail -- Bringing mummies back to life! -- Plant-ed clues! -- Forensic future -- Can forensics solve?..

Target audience

juvenile

Classification

Creator