Book
Who Was King Tut?
Roberta Edwards
Penguin Young Readers Group · Paperback · March 2, 2006
Reading lane: African History for Kids
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.
At a Glance
Why This Clicks
History and Mystery
Ancient Egypt’s history meets the enduring mystery surrounding Tut’s tomb.
Come here for
- The archaeology and intrigue of a famous tomb discovery
- A young pharaoh’s life set against ancient Egyptian history
Expect
- Tomb-discovery stories, myths, and so-called mummy curses
- One hundred black-and-white illustrations alongside historical explanation
Book Details
- Authors
- Roberta Edwards
- Publisher
- Penguin Young Readers Group
- Published
- March 2, 2006
- Format
- Paperback
- Theme
- African History for Kids · Archaeology for Kids
- Reading lane
- African History for Kids
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Publisher Categories
Royalty for Kids
African History for Kids
Ancient History for Kids
About This Book
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-...
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