"A basic but fun exploration of mummies-preserved corpses that may be revived-including how they come to exist, their weaknesses, and memorable examples from pop culture"--Provided by publisher.

This book explores concepts concerning mummies and their strengths and weaknesses and reviews mummies found in movies and books.

"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"--

"Introduces significant mummy discoveries around the world and discusses how and why mummies were made"--Provided by publisher.

Discusses the Egyptian preservation of dead bodies, stories associated with mummies, and mummies from different cultures, including Incan and Sicilian.

"Describes the history and myths of mummies, their features, and their place in popular culture"--Provided by publisher.

"Labels common stories about mummies as fact or fiction and teaches readers how to tell the difference between truth and rumors"--Provided by publisher.

"Uncover the mystery of bog mummies with diagrams, strong photos, and hi/lo text" --

Describes the role of mummies and pyramids in Egyptian civilization and their influence on later culture, with discussion of mummies in other parts of the world and suggested Web addresses to enhance the reader's research.