Mummies: The Newest, Coolest, and Creepiest from Around the World

Shelley Tanaka
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It's here! "Mummies: The Newest, Coolest, and Creepiest," unlike any before it, a Mummies book with never-before-seen photographs and illustrations of mummies around the world. With amazing new discoveries made every year, archeologists have only scratched the surface of the secrets of these mummies hold. The ghoulish allure that has attracted young readers to mummies can also lead children to explore and learn about the mysterious ancient cultures, like Egypt, from which these mummies came. This fascinating account of the latest mummy finds from around the world will captivate young readers as it explores the technological methods and forensic clues scientist use to investigate the mysteries of ancient civilizations. With color photos and detailed accounts of some of the most exciting recent mummy finds, this book promises to educate while it entertains.
Genres: HistoryNonfictionEgyptScience
48 Pages

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