mummies

The fascinating secrets surrounding mummies are portrayed through one hundred facts, fantastic illustrations, and fun cartoons.

Presents an introduction to mummies in the form of a school report written by a young boy after a visit to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.

Presents two books by Aliki including "Digging up Dinosaurs," which introduces different types of dinosaurs and explains how scientists study fossilized bones; and "Mummies Made in Egypt," which describes why ancient Egyptians prepared and wrapped the dead, and explains the mummification process.

Examines why people were mummified in ancient times and explores how the process of mummification was accomplished. Includes full-color photographs, fact boxes, and a glossary.

Looks at the Egyptian practice of mummification of humans and animals after death, looking at the legends and beliefs surrounding the practice.

Brothers Frank and Joe Hardy, agents of American Teens Against Crime, are recruited to act as undercover bodyguards for wealthy celebrity Samantha Chilton who has come into possession of a map to a long-sought golden mummy in Egypt--a prize someone is apparently willing to kill for.

When members of the Mummy family decide to have a surprise party for Grandpa Mummy and Grandma Mummy, their plans do not work out exactly as expected.