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2) Mummies
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"Describes the history and myths of mummies, their features, and their place in popular culture"--Provided by publisher.
3) Mummies
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"Mummies, whether they're preserved by people or nature, are a fascinating way to examine different cultures around the world. While most people know about mummies from ancient Egypt, the first mummies were made more than 7,000 years ago in South America. Anthropologists can only guess why, most likely because of a belief in life after death. Readers will be awed as they discover how different cultures perfected their mummification process. Well-chosen...
4) Mummies
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This book is a basic but fun exploration of mummies--preserved corpses--including how they come to exist, their weaknesses, and memorable examples from pop culture.
5) Mummies
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Describes the characteristics of mummies, highlighting historical accounts around the world, and offering examples from books, television, and film.
6) Mummies
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"Describes mummies in ancient Egypt, including how and why people were mummified"--Provided by publisher.
7) Mummies
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Discusses the mummification process used by ancient Egyptians to preserve their dead.
8) Mummies
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Describes the history of mummies and the process of mummification along with some famous real-life mummies.
9) Mummies
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Explores the history of real mummies, and examines the role of mummies in pop culture. Includes color photographs, sidebars, a glossary, and additional resources.
10) Mummies
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Explains the Egyptian pharaohs' beliefs about life after death, details the technique of mummification, and describes pyramids as burial places.
11) Mummies
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KidHaven Press's "Wonders of the World series covers topics of special interest to kids. How did the Grand Canyon form? What is quicksand? What is the biggest gem and how did it form? In concise text, each book offers readers clear explanations of the topic and presents anecdotes that provide fascinating stories surrounding these wonders. In addition, kids interested in further study of the topic will find relevant websites, a bibliography, and index....
12) Mummies
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From unexpected deaths to magical curses, mummies seem to have a mysterious impact on others. Learn more about how mummies came to be-and what makes them monsters.
13) Mummies
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This attention-grabbing investigation of mummies will spark imaginations and a desire to learn more.
15) Mummies
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As part of the unique, science Know-It-Alls! Series that features interesting science facts, this audiobook puts the spotlight on Mummies! Did you know the mummy of the Pharaoh Khufu was placed in what is called the Great Pyramid? It is the largest stone structure in the world, consisting of 2,300,000 stone blocks, each weighing several tons! That's one big tombstone! Awesome narration and sound effects plus many interesting facts, makes this audiobook...
17) Mummies
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Describes how Ramses II, the powerful king of ancient Egypt, was made into a mummy after his death.