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Tutankhamun

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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.

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.