Some tips from the experts: you are the son of a god - make sure the people treat you with respect. You have a vast empire but it is your duty to make it bigger still. Sacrifice to the gods every day or the sun may stop shining and expect to have a busy social life even when you’re dead. Find out more about these tips and why they could be important when you delve into Avoid Becoming an Incan Mummy! 

Mummy’s in this context are of course the dried and wrapped bodies of the dead. This book introduces the reader to the life, and death of an Incan ruler. From understanding your place in the world to expanding your empire, living like a god, worshipping the gods, temples and fasting, even death by following the stories, examples and instructions in this book you will find out a little more about a lost but glorious civilisation, the way in which they lived, died and celebrated and the role you would have had if you had been the ‘emperor’.

With informative text and hilarious illustrations, as well as handy hint notes and silly jokes, this book is packed full of factual information that is delivered in an  irreverent and appealing style.

This no-holes barred gruesome introduction to Incan life and society the book comes complete with a glossary and contains some interesting and useful facts that children will eagerly pour over and learn in order to share with anyone willing to listen! Be fascinated, be scared, be amused and learn with this irreverent guide to becoming an Inca Mummy.

2008-08-31