If readers ignore the gimmicky series title and dripping purple caption boxes, they'll find that this revised book contains informative text and engaging photos of mummified remains. Six chapters cover mummy discoveries and what we can learn about the past from these findings. Also discussed are how bodies are mummified and some history of the practice. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.

ANDERSON, Margaret J. Bugged-Out Insects . ISBN 978-0-7660-3674-1 . LC 2010006474. KNAPP, Ron . Bloodsucking Creatures . ISBN 978-0-7660-3671-0 . LC 2010009761. KNAPP, Ron . Mummy Secrets Uncovered . ISBN 978-0-7660-3670-3 . LC 2010000976. POYNTER, Margaret . Doomsday Rocks from Space . ISBN 978-0-7660-3673-4 . LC 2009053601. ea vol: 48p. (Bizarre Science Series). photos. further reading. glossary. index. notes. Web sites. CIP. Enslow . 2011. PLB $23.93. Gr 5-9 Aimed at reluctant readers, these titles are sure to disgust and delight in equal measure. The attention-getting topics are explored using gory facts and stomach-turning details and range from fun to terrifying, depending on the topic. If readers can stomach the army ants and potato-sized termite queen found in Insects , then it will be the potential future scenarios in Space that will keep them up at night. All of the titles will pique interest and get kids lining up at the reference desk looking for more. The text is complemented by illustrations and magnified photos of things that you would hope never to see.