Tutankhamun (First Books--Ancient Biographies) [Paperback]

Robert Green (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1996 | Age Level: 9 and up | Grade Level: 4 and up | Series: First Books--Ancient Biographies

A portrait of Tutankhamun explains how, through the preservation of his tomb, the life and times of the young pharoah have been discovered, in a study that describes diverse aspects of ancient Egypt and its culture.

--This text refers to the Library Binding edition.

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Grade 5-7?The story of the discovery of King Tut's tomb is a classic tale of treasure hunting and adventure. This account nicely intermingles details of what is known about the pharaoh and his reign with Howard Carter's amazing rediscovery, in 1922, of the tomb. Full-color and black-and-white photographs show objects described in the text, and a timeline and list of Internet sites provide backup information. Unfortunately, the list for further reading is too short and some of the titles are very old. Readers looking for high drama may prefer Nicholas Reeves's Into the Mummy's Tomb (Scholastic, 1992), in which lively text and numerous illustrations recount the uncovering of the tomb with much more animation. But for a biography of the pharaoh himself, Green's book is a better source.?Cathryn A. Camper, Minneapolis Public Library
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Library Binding edition.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Paperback: 64 pages
• Publisher: Children's Press(CT); First Printing edition (September 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0531158020
• ISBN-13: 978-0531158029
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 6.9 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,114,831 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars not only a biography of King Tut, but also a brief history of Ancient Egypt, June 1, 2011

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This review is from: Tutankhamun (First Books--Ancient Biographies) (Paperback)

This book is for an older student (3rd grade and up?) It is much longer and textier, with more to read and understand. The book explains the position of the Pharoahs of Egypt, their views of the afterlife, and offers a brief history of the Three Kingdoms.

It talks about the first archaeological expeditions to Egypt, introduces Howard Carter, and follows him as he labors for years in the desert without great results. And then - oh, the suspense - the book gives a chapter on finding the tomb of Tutankhamun, and peering inside at the treasure it held. Your child will really explore the many, many years it took to catalog and preserve everything in the tomb.

A great biographical section on Tutankhamun and the context of his times, followed by a debunking of the Curse of The Mummy.

Worthwhile book.