Corpses, Coffins, and Crypts
Publication Information
Author:  Colman, Penny	Illustrator:
Title:  Corpses, Coffins, and Crypts	Date:  1997
Publisher:  Henry Holt	City:  New York
ISBN, paperback:  0-8050-5066-3	ISBN, hardback:
Recommended audience:
ABE/ABLE:   Yes	ESOL:
Family:	Young Adult:   Yes
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General Information:
Book Type(s):    nonfiction
HSE Descriptor(s):    social studies
Summary:
"Drawing on extensive historical and anthropological research, personal accounts, and interviews of people who work in the funeral industry, Penny Colman examines... death and burial across cultures and societies" (dust jacket). Appendices include a chronology, a glossary, and a bibliography that includes WWW sites.
Teaching Ideas:
Teachers will probably want to read this book before using it with learners. It's interesting, but the subject of death may be a difficult one for some. Any nonfiction comprehension strategy would work well; chapters are short. Map work is possible. Groups may want to visit old cemeteries in their communities. Reading the book may motivate students to learn more about some of the cultures mentioned or to trace their own family's history.
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Social Studies > anthropology > folklore > superstitions Emotions-Personal Issues > emotions > death Emotions-Personal Issues > emotions > grief Emotions-Personal Issues > emotions > loss History Religion/Philosophy Art and Photography > art > symbolism Social Studies > anthropology Social Studies > anthropology > cultures > cultural customs

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