Bodies from the Bog
by James M. Deem (Houghton Mifflin)

Just when you thought it was safe to go in the water! Lurking at the bottom of these European waters were more than just plants; there were humans, too. Although these people look like they just fell in, they've actually been resting in their watery graves for more than 2,000 years. This book by James M. Deem, the mummy master, is definitely worth checking out! Deem writes about people who were naturally mummified in the peat bogs of ancient Europe. He knows how to make science fun and easy for kids to understand. With dozens of incredible photos, you can see what the experts see when the bodies are examined and what you can see if you visit them in their new homes, museums. Don't miss this one!--Kelly Milner Halls

Cat Mummies
by Kelly Trumble (Clarion)

Catapult this book to the top of your reading list! For two thousand years, a purrrfectly amazing mystery lay hidden in the Egyptian desert. In the summer of 1888, the secret was out when farmers accidentally broke into an undiscovered tomb. They found mummies--thousands and thousands of mummies. Now for the CATch. These were not mummified people, they were mummified cats!! MEOW! Author Kelly Trumble explores the whys and wheres of these mummified felines. Illustrator Lazlso Kubinyi helps bring the furry fun to life. Take a look at these favorite house pets' ancient Egyptian roots.--Kelly Milner Halls

Discovering the Inca Ice Maiden:
My Adventures on Ampato
by Johan Reinhard (National Geographic Society)

Don't give this one the cold shoulder. This book will give you a look into the ancient past of Juanita, the Peruvian Inca Ice Maiden. She was found in September 1995 on the Ampato mountain by Johan Reinhard. You'll love this book, written by Dr. Reinhard himself. Join him on his mind-boggling climb up Ampato mountain, and make this exciting discovery with him. You can also be a part of his challenging trip back down the mountainside with his fragile find, the young girl frozen in time. Best of all, Reinhard illustrates each step of his adventure with amazing color photographs, shot himself as he made archaeological history! You can also check out dig's premiere issue for more on the Inca Ice Maiden, Juanita.--Kelly Milner Halls

Greenland Mummies
(Time Travelers)
by Janet Buell (Millbrook Press)

   Once again, author Janet Buell reaches into the archaeological files and pulls out a winner. This time, she looks at the incredible discovery of the burial chamber and mummified remains of eight ancient Inuit Indians. Found in the chilly wilds of Qilakitsoq, Greenland, above the Arctic Circle by two bird hunters in October of 1972, the mummies excited and mystified the experts. Why were the discovered bodies of infants, children, adult men and women buries here dressed in layers of animal skin? What cost them their lives? Buell tries to answer some of the questions in this outstanding Time Travelers book.--Kelly Milner Halls

Mummy Mysteries: Tales from North America
by Brenda Z. Guiberson (Henry Holt/Redfeather Books)

Almost everyone has heard of the remarkable mummies of Egypt. But did you know North America has its own cavalcade of mummified characters? Author Brenda Guiberson writes about half a dozen of them in this fun and factual Redfeather Chapter Book. Overflowing with great pictures, puzzles and illustrations, this eye opener examines both mummified people and animals (the chapter on Blue Babe was especially awesome). Check out these close-to-home Mummy Mysteries. Cross your fingers that Guiberson has a follow up volume waiting in the wings.--Kelly Milner Halls