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The MummyFriends Store doesn't actually sell anything but we are happy to give you this list of items we feel are of good quality.

Books

Mummies

National Geographic Readers: Mummies
by Elizabeth Carney

Fun, informative, and well-written introduction to mummies for younger kids. It has lots of big colorful pictures but some of them are rather gruesome for that age group.

Fiction

Curse of the Mummy's Tomb (Classic Goosebumps #6)
by R. L. Stine

A good read, even for adults, but could be scary for younger children. Two children explore secret passageways under a pyramid and discover evil goings-on. Not very authentic in its details of the pyramid or Egyptian ritual, but that doesn't detract from the story.

History

Awesome Egyptians (Horrible Histories)
by Terry Deary

Step back to an awesomely ancient time with the Awesome Egyptians. Discover which king had the worst blackheads, why some kings had to wear false beards and why the peasants were revolting. History with the nasty bits left in!

Mummies

Soulful Creatures: Animal Mummies in Ancient Egypt
by Edward Bleiberg, Yekaterina Barbash, and Lisa Bruno

A description of animal mummification with many examples from the collection of the Brooklyn Museum. Includes many pictures and a lot of unusual animals.

How to Read Egyptian Hieroglyphs: A Step-by-Step Guide to Teach Yourself
by Mark Collier

An easy introduction to reading Egyptian hieroglyphs, using items in museums for practice. Learn to read off the walls and impress your friends!

Movies

Classic Mummy Movies

The Mummy's Hand
starring Lon Chaney

This black-and-white movie is the original story behind the modern Mummy movie blockbusters. The 3000-year old body of princess Ananka is protected by a modern magician and an ancient Mummy named Kharis. While the special effects are dated, it is still scary today.