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1) Mummy
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Contains a collection of illustrated photographs of ancient mummies from different cultures and describes the evolution of the mummification process, royal treasures, and mummies preserved in bogs, sand, and ice.
7) Mummy lairs
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Contains reportedly true accounts of happenings in mummy lairs around the world that are believed to be related to ghosts, spirits, and other unexplainable phenomena.
10) Mummies
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Discusses the history of mummifying bodies and the movies, myths and legends that came about from this practice. For generations, ghoulish tales of horror have tingled the spine of young and old alike. World of Horror explores the haunted places of these legends and folklore, and the creatures that dwell in the darkness. Uncover the secrets of witches, curses of mummies, methods of monsters, and more! Learn about vampires, werewolves, goblins, and...
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Not all ancient bodies decompose and disappear. The Iceman died five thousand years ago. Today, his frozen body has become a murder mystery. Tollund Man was preserved by muddy soil packed with decaying plants. After three thousand years, Tutankhamun, the boy king of Egypt, was still wearing his crown, his body preserved on purpose. Colorful images and lively language provide an in-depth look at the lives and deaths of these fascinating mummies.
16) Mummy tombs
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Simple text and illustrations tell four stories about mummies and the places they were entombed.
17) Mummies
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"Blending real-life history and evidence with age-old myths, this book invites young readers to think critically about mummy legends and how they influence society. Text describes the characteristics of mummies, highlights historical accounts around the world, and offers examples from books, television, and film. Table of contents, fun facts, critical thinking questions, glossary, and index included. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated...
18) Making a mummy
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"What happens after death? That was a big question for ancient Egyptians. They believed that a person needs his or her body in death as much as in life. So they did all they could to preserve and protect the body. For them, life after death was the most important part of life!"--
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Mummies are everywhere, and they are turning up in the most unexpected places. Most are in astonishingly good condition, and all have astonishingly good stories to tell. Discover their secrets as cutting-edge virtual autopsies are conducted to solve ancient cold cases and get unprecedented looks into lost civilizations.
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