Who Was King Tut?
Ever since Howard Carter uncovered King Tutankhamun's tomb in 1922, the young pharaoh has become a symbol of the wealth and mystery of ancient Egypt. Now a two-and-a-half-year-long museum exhibit of Tut's treasures is touring major cities in the U.S., drawing record crowds. This Who Was . . . ? book is complete with 100 black-and-white illustrations and explains the life and times of this ancient Egyptian ruler. It covers the story of the tomb's discovery, as well as myths and so-called mummy curses.
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Ever since Howard Carter uncovered King Tutankhamun's tomb in 1922, the young pharaoh has become a symbol of the wealth and mystery of ancient Egypt. Now, a two-and-a-half-year-long museum exhibit of Tut's treasures is touring major cities in the U.S., drawing record crowds. This Who Was . . . ? is complete with 100 black-and-white illustrations and explains the life and times of this ancient Egyptian ruler. It covers the story of the tomb's discovery as well as myths and so-called mummy curses.
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Grade: Grade 3-Grade 7
Brand: Grosset & Dunlap
Publisher Date: 03/02/2006
Author: Roberta Edwards
Dimensions: 7.64 x 5.32 x 0.24
UPC: 9780448443607
Ages: 8-12
Pages: 112
