Burials — Anne Schraff

This collection of burial customs will amaze and captivate readers. Even the first humans performed burials. All people die but the great variety of customs, from hanging coffins to Viking longships, will surprise the reader with their variety and universal respect.

Burials is part of the Quick Read non-fiction series “Extreme Customs ” that will engage readers of all ages. What do customs mean in a given culture? This high-interest nonfiction series takes a look at the origins, practices and meaning of body modification (piercing, scarring, even plastic surgery), tattooing, burial rites, food traditions (everything from scorpions to fermented shark meat), and fashions in clothing and hair decoration. The “Extreme Customs Series” engages readers of all ages.

Information on Reading Levels:Guided Reading Level: P, DRA 38, Spache 4.0, ATOS 6.8, Lexile 1000, DRP 59