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Describes mummies.

Describes the techniques and the reasons for the use of mummification in ancient Egypt.

All about mummies from around the world. With hilarious illustrations and disgusting facts about mummies from King Tut to the Bog Man, this easy-to-read book will keep readers wrapped up for hours!

The mummy, is accidentally revived after 3,700 years by a team of British archaeologists. It is revealed in a flashback that he was a high priest, embalmed alive for trying to revive the vestal virgin whom he loved, after she had been sacrificed. Alive again, he sets out to find his lost love.

When the mummified remains of an evil Egyptian queen are brought back to life, she resurrects an army of living dead to help fulfill the prophecy that promises her all the powers of the Underworld.

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...

Ten-and-a-half-year-old Zack finds out how spooky the natural history museum really is when he gets trapped there at night.

Describes how Ramses II, the powerful king of ancient Egypt, was made into a mummy after his death.

The Mummy's ghost: An ancient curse that has survived for 3,000 years is coming to America! In ancient Egypt, the Princess Ananka and lowly commoner Kharis fell in love. Although buried together, Kharis is given a sacred potion that grants him eternal life and an eternity to search for his lost love -- The Mummy's curse: In his last appearance, Lon Chaney, Jr. stars as one of the screen's most memorable movie monsters: the mummy Kharis from ancient...