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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

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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

Mummies in the Morning (Magic Tree House Book 3)
by Mary Pope Osborne

Two children help an Egyptian Queen find her copy of the Book of the Dead. Good introduction to Egyptian culture for younger children.

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!

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The Egyptian Book of the Dead: The Book of Going Forth by Day: The Complete Papyrus of Ani Featuring Integrated Text and Full-Color Images
by Ogden Goelet and Raymond Faulkner

A beautiful recreation of the Papyrus of Ani, the best-preserved copy of the Book of the Dead, with an English translation.

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
starring Boris Karloff

This movie scared the wits out of me when I was a kid. Today's kids will laugh at the rudimentary special effects, but it still scares me!