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-andwhite illustrations and explains the life and times of this ancient Egyptian ruler, covering the story of the tomb’s discovery, as well as myths and so-called mummy curses.
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-andwhite illustrations and explains the life and times of this ancient Egyptian ruler, covering the story of the tomb’s discovery, as well as myths and so-called mummy curses.
Who Was King Tut?
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Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780448443607 |
|---|---|
| Publisher: | Penguin Young Readers Group |
| Publication date: | 03/02/2006 |
| Series: | Who Was? Series |
| Pages: | 112 |
| Sales rank: | 8,864 |
| Product dimensions: | 5.30(w) x 7.60(h) x 0.30(d) |
| Lexile: | 690L (what's this?) |
| Age Range: | 8 - 12 Years |
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