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1) Mummy tombs
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Describes the characteristics of mummies and some of the famous mummies found by archaeologists, including the Inca ice maiden of Mount Ampato, Peru, a bog mummy found in Croghan Hill, Ireland, and the golden mummies found in Bahariya Oasis, Egypt.
2) Mummy
Author
Series
DK eyewitness books volume 44
Language
English
Appears on list
Formats
Description
Documents the history and significance of mummies, both natural and man-made, and describes the principles and ceremonies associated with them.
3) Ice mummies
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Ice mummies hold fascinating secrets. They teach us hidden facts about the past. This narrative nonfiction book examines ice mummies from all over the world. Look inside to uncover these ancient treasures! Each book includes a table of contents, glossary of key words, index, author biography, sidebars, and mummy map"--
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
Just when you think that you know everything there is to know about mummies, new ones are discovered! Packed with facts but light in tone, this book introduces young readers to the most compelling examples of mummies from all over the world. There are many books about Egyptian mummies, but Mummies Exposed! goes beyond what you expect and uncovers both old favorites and recent discoveries; among them a Moche princess in Peru, the bog people of England...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"The Mummy's story was inspired by the opening of King Tut's tomb in 1922. The film producers of the early Dracula and Frankenstein films wasted no time creating a character who's been creeping out of his coffin and entertaining audiences since 1932. Author Sheila Keenan explains the history of the movie and its remakes, the legendary curse of King Tut's mummy, and what lies ahead for this monstrous creature" --
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
Meet Ami. She's a mummy! She used to sleep in a tomb. Now she smashes through walls! But don't run away. Ami's not real. She's one of the monsters you meet in stories. She just wants to tell you about mummies. Find out how a person becomes a mummy. Learn about the treasures in a mummy's tomb. And discover what brings a mummy back to life. You'll have a scary time with this monster buddy!
15) Mummies
Author
Pub. Date
[1996]
Language
English
Description
Explains the Egyptian pharaohs' beliefs about life after death, details the technique of mummification, and describes pyramids as burial places.
16) Cat mummies
Author
Pub. Date
[1996]
Language
English
Description
Clearly written text offers an answer to the question of why ancient Egyptians mummified thousands and thousands of cats. An easy-to-understand introduction to ancient Egyptian history.
19) Mummies
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
Find out all about mummies historically and around the world.
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