Tutankhamun [Hardcover]

Demi (Author, Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 8 and up | Grade Level: 3 and up

After thirty-two centuries of lying hidden in the Egyptian Valley of the Kings, King Tutankhamun's sacred, royal tomb was discovered by a British archaeologist, and Tut's story became known throughout the world. Demi sets King Tutankhamun's life in the context of the religious beliefs of his ancestors. Born to a pharoah who had the revolutionary idea that all of Egypt must worship only one god, Tut ascended the throne and restored religious freedom to the Upper and Lower kingdoms. He allowed his subjects to worship either the one god, Aten, of his father or the many shapes and forms of the sun god, Amun, whom they had worshiped since ancient times. Using research that includes the artifacts in King Tutankhamun's tomb, Demi shares the rich details of the king's life, from ostrich and lion hunts, to the challenges of ruling his Kingdom. Demi's storytelling skills and magnificent artwork, inspired by Egyptian line in paintings, architecture, sculpture, and jewelry, reveal the life of a remarkable king who has been watching us "across a span of more than 3,000 years."

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About the Author

Demi lives in Carnation, Washington.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• Hardcover: 64 pages
• Publisher: Marshall Cavendish Childrens Books (September 20, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0761455582
• ISBN-13: 978-0761455585
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 10.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #591,177 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Demi was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and now lives in Yarrow Point, Washington. Demi is the author and illustrator of more than one hundred children's books, including picture-book biographies. Her work has received numerous awards and accolades.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Stunning Illustrations!!!, November 25, 2009

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C.Smith (Somerset, New Jersey) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Tutankhamun (Hardcover)

My husband brought home this book for our girls last night! I don't know who gets more excited about books, me or the kids!!!! Although it is written for children between the ages of 4-8, I found the text mature but not verbose. However, I do think it's suited for an older child, but a younger one can easily follow along if being read to. Some of the names will prove difficult to pronounce without adult help. It will not be difficult to follow along though, due to the stunningly beautiful illustrations!!! I happily welcome this book to our growing library. It will prove to be a great addition to our Ancient History studies and will greatly aid me in my never ending quest to include living books in our home learning.

5.0 out of 5 stars well-researched book; interesting illustrations, June 1, 2011

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M. Heiss (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Tutankhamun (Hardcover)

Beginning with the history and lineage of Tutankhamun's family, this book looks at Egyptian worship practices before it begins the biography. Good hunting illustrations - the style feels like Egyptian tomb inscriptions while still giving a lot of information.

A wonderfull section on Tutankhamun's death, the secret burial preparations, his widow's communication with foreign princes, the succession of the next Pharoah...and then (after a lapse of 3,200 years), the discovery of the tomb by Howard Carter.

Good lineage chart, good map. The goldwork in these illustrations makes them vivid and memorable.